Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epithalamus
Noun
/ˌɛpɪˈθæləməs/
Definition
A small region of the brain involved in the regulation of emotional and reproductive behaviors.
Examples
- The epithalamus regulates the release of melatonin from the pineal gland.
- In studies involving brain function, the epithalamus has been linked to emotional regulation.
Meaning
The epithalamus is part of the diencephalon and is associated with the pineal gland, playing roles in the sleep-wake cycle and emotional responses.
Synonyms
- Pineal body
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamic region
