noun
cerebellum
seh-rih-BEHL-uhm
Cerebellum (noun) means a part of the brain at the back of the skull that controls balance, posture, and coordinated movement. Example: “Damage to the cerebellum can affect a person's balance and coordination.”
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A part of the brain at the back of the skull that controls balance, posture, and coordinated movement.
"Damage to the cerebellum can affect a person's balance and coordination."
How to use cerebellum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of the brain that handles balance and smooth, coordinated movement.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cerebellums, cerebella
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, the diminutive of cerebrum ("brain") — literally "little brain".
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What does “cerebellum” mean?
The word “cerebellum” means a part of the brain at the back of the skull that controls balance, posture, and coordinated movement. In plain terms, the part of the brain that handles balance and smooth, coordinated movement.
How do you pronounce “cerebellum”?
“Cerebellum” is pronounced seh-rih-BEHL-uhm (/ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “cerebellum” in a sentence?
Here is “cerebellum” used in a sentence: “Damage to the cerebellum can affect a person's balance and coordination.”
What part of speech is “cerebellum”?
“Cerebellum” is a noun.
Where does the word “cerebellum” come from?
The word “cerebellum” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, the diminutive of cerebrum ("brain") — literally "little brain".
