cerebellum
Part of the hindbrain in vertebratesPart 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.
» The cerebellum requires continuous blood supply.
Das Kleinhirn braucht eine ununterbrochene Versorgung mit Blut.
Meaning
1 sensesPart 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.
Kleinhirn
мозжечо́кmozžečók
мо́зочокmózočok, мі́зочокmízočok
- a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans
Examples
3 sentencesThe cerebellum requires continuous blood supply.
deDas Kleinhirn braucht eine ununterbrochene Versorgung mit Blut.
Body equilibrium is one of the cerebellum's functions.
Central nervous system consists of brain, cerebellum, medulla oblongata and spinal cord.
Translations
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Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.
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Forms
plural: cerebellums / cerebella| Singular | cerebellum |
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Synonyms
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