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cerebel

/ˈsɛɹəbəl/

cerebel is the archaic form of cerebellum.

Meaning of cerebellum

Noun

cerebellum (plural cerebellums or cerebella)

  1. 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.
    • Although the cerebellum occupies just 10 per cent of the cranial cavity, it has more than half the brain’s neurons.2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan, page 61
    Synonyms:
    parencephalon

Forms of cerebel

pluralcerebels

Questions about cerebel

What is cerebel the archaic form of?
Cerebel is the archaic form of cerebellum.
How do you pronounce cerebel?
Cerebel is pronounced /ˈsɛɹəbəl/.

Words near cerebel in the dictionary

  1. cereals
  2. Cerean
  3. Cereans
  4. cerebation
  5. cerebations
  6. cerebel
  7. cerebella
  8. cerebellae
  9. cerebellar
  10. cerebellar arteries
  11. cerebellar artery

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