Cerebellum Definition

sĕrə-bĕləm
cerebella, cerebellums
noun
The section of the brain behind and below the cerebrum: it consists of two lateral lobes and a middle lobe, and functions as the coordinating center for muscular movement.
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Noun

Singular:
cerebellum
Plural:
cerebella, cerebellums

Origin of Cerebellum

  • Medieval Latin from Latin diminutive of cerebrum brain ker-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Cerebellum Sentence Examples

  • The cerebellum receives paths from most, if not from all, of the afferent roots.

  • It is expressed in various brain regions, including the cerebellum.

  • The brain stem is located in front of the cerebellum and is composed of two parts.

  • Examination of the cerebellum by the method of Wallerian degeneration has shown that a large number of spinal and bulbar nerve cells send branches up into it.

  • The virus affects the brain diffusely, but seems to particularly involve the cerebellum, producing problems with balance, coordination and speech.

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