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cerebellum.

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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noun/ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/Received-Pronunciation/ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/General-American
  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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Learned borrowing from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum.

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