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hypoplasia
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abnormally low cell growth and division

hypothalamus
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brain structure that controls hormone release and body homeostasis

hypothesis
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suggested explanation for an observation, which one can test

hypothesis-based science
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form of science that begins with a specific question and potential testable answers

hypothyroidism
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underactivity of the thyroid gland

hypotonic
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situation in which extracellular fluid has a lower osmolarity than the fluid inside the cell, resulting in water moving into the cell