Any structural anomaly of the hypothalamus. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
Synonyms: Abnormal shape of hypothalamus Abnormality of hypothalamus morphology Abnormality of the hypothalamus
Term information
- UMLS:C4021095
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.
Term relations
- has part some (
morphology and
characteristic of some hypothalamus and
has modifier some abnormal)