noun
- plural form of cerebellum; the parts of the brain located at the back of the skull that control balance, coordination, and muscle movement
Usage: anatomical term; plural
Examples
- The cerebella of different mammalian species vary in size and complexity.
- Researchers compared the cerebella from healthy and diseased brain tissue samples.
- The study examined how alcohol affects the cerebella in developing organisms.
- MRI scans revealed abnormalities in both patients’ cerebella.
- The cerebella play crucial roles in motor learning and cognitive functions.
- Damage to the cerebella can result in problems with balance and coordination.