Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C4021095
comment
The hypothalamus is a cone-shaped cerebral structure that projects downward, ending in the pituitary (infundibular) stalk, a tubular connection to the pituitary gland. It is linked vascularly with the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and thereby controls the secretion of pituitary hormones.
created by
peter
creation date
2013-04-09T07:53:16Z
definition
Any structural anomaly of the hypothalamus.
has alternative id
HP:0002443
has exact synonym
Abnormal shape of hypothalamus, Abnormality of hypothalamus morphology, Abnormality of the hypothalamus
id
HP:0012286