CEREBRUM

cerebrum

(noun) anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cerebrum (plural cerebra or cerebrums)

(neuroanatomy) The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

Synonyms

• telencephalon

Meronyms

• cerebral hemisphere

• cerebral cortex

Holonyms

• forebrain

Anagrams

• cumberer

Source: Wiktionary


Cer"e*brum, n.; pl. E. Cerebrums, L. Cerebra. Etym: [L., the brain.] (Anat.)

Definition: The anterior, and in man the larger, division of the brain; the seat of the reasoning faculties and the will. See Brain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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