appestat

[ ap-uh-stat ]

noun

1. a presumed region in the human brain, possibly the hypothalamus, that functions to adjust appetite.

appestat

/ ˈæpɪstæt /

noun

1. a neural control centre within the hypothalamus of the brain that regulates the sense of hunger and satiety

Word History and Origins

Origin of appestat¹

appe(tite) + -stat

Word History and Origins

Origin of appestat¹

C20: from appe ( tite ) + -stat