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 [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_hypothalamus].
Synonyms: lateral hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamic area
Hierarchy: 5
Parent: hypothalamus
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