cerebellum

noun

cer·​e·​bel·​lum ˌser-ə-ˈbe-ləm How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
ˌse-rə-
plural cerebellums or cerebella ˌser-ə-ˈbe-lə How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
ˌse-rə-
: a large dorsally projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles and the maintenance of bodily equilibrium, situated between the brain stem and the back of the cerebrum, and formed in humans of two lateral lobes and a median lobe see brain illustration
cerebellar adjective

Examples of cerebellum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the prefrontal cortex, ADHD affects other areas of the brain, including the basal ganglia, an area that regulates communication within the brain, and the cerebellum, which is responsible for movement and balance. Kate Harrington, The Conversation, 25 July 2024 The brain stem transmits messages between the cerebellum and the spinal cord.5 Vertigo Symptoms Vertigo is the feeling of spinning. Yuliya Klochan, Health, 19 June 2024 In that mouse study, the researchers found that along the pathway, from the front of the brain, through the pons region of the brainstem to the cerebellum at the rear, neurons and synapses became very active when pain-relief was anticipated, regardless of whether any real medicine was then taken. New Atlas, 25 July 2024 Cerebellar disorders, related to the cerebellum, affect coordination and balance, Central neurological disorders affect the brain or spinal cord. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cerebellum 

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Latin, diminutive of cerebrum

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cerebellum was in 1543

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Cite this Entry

“Cerebellum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cerebellum. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

cerebellum

noun
cer·​e·​bel·​lum ˌser-ə-ˈbel-əm How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
plural cerebellums or cerebella -ˈbel-ə How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
: a large portion of the back part of the brain that is concerned especially with the action of groups of muscles and with bodily balance

Medical Definition

cerebellum

noun
cer·​e·​bel·​lum ˌser-ə-ˈbel-əm How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
plural cerebellums or cerebella -ˈbel-ə How to pronounce cerebellum (audio)
: a large dorsally projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles and the maintenance of bodily equilibrium, situated between the brain stem and the back of the cerebrum and formed in humans of two lateral lobes and a median lobe

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