cerebella

Variant of cerebellum

cerebellum definition

cer·ebel·lum (ser′ə bel′əm)

noun pl. cerebellums -·lums or cerebella -·la (-ə)

the section of the brain behind and below the cerebrum: it consists of two lateral lobes and a middle lobe, and functions as the coordinating center for muscular movement

Etymology: L, dim. of cerebrum, brain < IE *eres- < base *er-, top of the head: see horn

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