Term Name:	lateral hypothalamic nucleus
Synonyms:	areas of Economo, economo's areas, lateral hypothalamic nuclei, LHy
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001937]