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cerebellum

Syllabification: (cer·e·bel·lum)
Pronunciation: /ˌserəˈbeləm/

Definition of cerebellum

noun (plural cerebellums or cerebella /-ˈbelə/)

Anatomy
  • the part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates. Its function is to coordinate and regulate muscular activity.

Derivatives

cerebellar

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin, diminutive of cerebrum

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