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cerebellum

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛrɪˈbɛləm/
Definition of cerebellum

noun (plural cerebellums or cerebella /-lə/)

Anatomy
  • the part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.

Derivatives

cerebellar

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin, diminutive of cerebrum

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Definition of cerebellum in the US English dictionary

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