Etymology

cerebellum

cer·e·bel·lum
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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

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  1. Latin · learned borrowing fromcerebellum
  2. English todaycerebellum

Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.

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