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hypothalamus – n. a part of the brain that lies beneath the thalamus, produces hormones which pass to the front part of the pituitary gland, and is important in regulating the activities of the autonomic nervous system
appetite – n. a physical desire for food
reward – n. a stimulus (such as food) that is administered to an organism and serves to reinforce a desired response
euphoria – n. a feeling of well-being or elation
activate – v. chemistry : to cause (a chemical reaction or natural process) to begin
scenario – n. a description of what could possibly happen
come down (with something) – phrasal verb to catch or show signs of an illness
run-down – adj. not used before a noun : in poor health or physical condition : worn-out or exhausted
crave – v. to have a very strong desire for something : craving – n.
consistent – adj. continuing to happen or develop in the same way
mechanism – n. a process or system that is used to produce a particular result
neural – adj. of, relating to, or involving a nerve or the nervous system
diet – v. to eat less food or to eat only particular kinds of food in order to lose weight
fast – v. to eat no food for a period of time
hankering – n. informal + old-fashioned : to have a strong or constant desire for something
