Definition of Appestat

1. Noun. The area of the brain (possibly in the hypothalamus) supposed to control appetite and regulate food intake ¹

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Definition of Appestat

1. the mechanism in the central nervous system that regulates appetite [n -S]

Medical Definition of Appestat

1. The mechanism in the brain (possibly in the hypothalamus) concerned with the appetite and control of food intake. Origin: appetite + G. Statos, standing (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Appestat

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apperill
apperills
apperils
appersonation
appertain
appertained
appertainest
appertaineth
appertaining
appertainment
appertainments
appertains
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appestat (current term)
appestats
appetence
appetences
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appetibleness
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appetisers
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