Hypothalamic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypothalamic is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the hypothalamus.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the hypothalamus.
Example Sentences
Thus, in brain studies that purport to find the origins of sexual orientation, gay men are said to have hypothalamic nuclei that are smaller than a straight mans and closer in size to a womans, and thus they are attracted to men.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypothalamus, suprasellar, diencephalic, pituitary, hypophyseal, neuroendocrine.
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