Term Name:	lateral hypothalamic area
Synonyms:	area lateralis hypothalami, lateral division of hypothalamus, lateral group of hypothalamic nuclei, lateral hypothalamic area (Nissl 1913), lateral hypothalamic area proper, lateral hypothalamic group, lateral hypothalamic nucleus, lateral hypothalamic zone (Crosby), LH
Definition:	The lateral hypothalamus or lateral hypothalamic area is a part of the hypothalamus. It is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop eating. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002430]