cerebellum
Meaning
Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.
Synonyms
Translations
cerebelo
cervelletto
cervelet
cerebelo
cerebel
παρεγκεφαλίδα
beyincik
Cerebellum Zerebellum
cerebellum
cerebellum παρεγκεφαλίςFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.
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