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cerebellum

/ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/

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What does cerebellum mean?

noun

  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.

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/ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/

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Now, I consider that the phrenologists have omitted an important thing in not pushing their investigations from the cerebellum through the spinal canal.
Herman MelvilleMoby Dick; Or, The WhaleProject Gutenberg ebook #2701
When in that House M.P.'s divide, If they've a brain and cerebellum, too, They've got to leave that brain outside, And vote just as their leaders tell 'em to.
Arthur Sullivan; W. S. (William Schwenck) GilbertThe Complete Plays of Gilbert and SullivanProject Gutenberg ebook #808
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In so far as certain other parts of the brain are concerned--medulla, pons, mid-brain, basal ganglia cerebellum--we who are human are not essentially superior to the dog, the cow, the elephant or the monkey.
Abraham MyersonThe Foundations of PersonalityProject Gutenberg ebook #1575
Fraser mentions a brother and sister, aged twenty and thirty, respectively, who from birth had exhibited signs of defective development of the cerebellum.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747
The cerebellum, in front of and above the medulla, is the seat of the centers for the coordination of muscular activities and for maintaining the equilibrium of the body.
Henry LindlahrNature Cure: Philosophy & Practice Based on the Unity of Disease & CureProject Gutenberg ebook #4273