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lateral hypothalamic area

Term ID
UBERON:0002430
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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_hypothalamic_area
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