CEREBELLUM

cerebellum

(noun) a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

cerebellum (plural cerebellums or cerebella)

(neuroanatomy) Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the cerebrum. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

Holonyms

• hindbrain

Source: Wiktionary

Cer`e*bel"lum, n.; pl. E. Cerebellums (, L. Cerebella (. Etym: [L., dim. of cerebrum brain.] (Anat.)

Definition: The large lobe of the hind brain in front of and above the medulla; the little brain. It controls combined muscular action. See Brain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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