noun
- plural form of hypothalamus; regions of the brain that control hormone production and regulate body temperature, hunger, and sleep
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The researchers studied the hypothalami of several laboratory mice.
- Damage to the hypothalami can disrupt sleep patterns.
- The hypothalami play crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis.
- Scientists compared the hypothalami from different mammalian species.
- The hypothalami contain neurons that produce important hormones.
- MRI scans revealed abnormalities in both hypothalami.