adjective
- relating to or affecting the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The patient showed cerebellar symptoms including loss of balance and coordination.
- Cerebellar damage can result from stroke or injury.
- The doctor ordered an MRI to check for cerebellar abnormalities.
- Cerebellar ataxia affects a person’s ability to walk steadily.
- The cerebellar cortex contains millions of neurons.
- Alcohol can cause temporary cerebellar dysfunction.