appestat
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appestat
[ap´pĕ-stat]a brain center (probably in the hypothalamus) concerned in controlling the appetite.
ap·pe·stat
(ap'e-stat),The mechanism in the brain (possibly in the hypothalamus) concerned with the appetite and control of food intake.
[appetite + G. statos, standing]
appestat
(ăp′ĭ-stăt′)n.
The area in the brain that is believed to regulate appetite and food intake.
ap·pe·stat
(ap'ĕ-stat)Cerebral mechanism concerned with the appetite and control of food intake.
[appetite + G. statos, standing]