Meaning & use

Epithalamic

adjective·Academic

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Relating to the epithalamus, a small region of the brain involved in regulating hormones, mood, and sleep cycles.

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Researchers examined epithalamic structures for their role in melatonin production.

The epithalamic nuclei connect the limbic system to other parts of the brain.

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The epithalamus includes the pineal gland, which produces melatonin and helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.

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