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cerebrum

|ce-re-brum|

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/ˈsɛrɪbrəm/

brain

Etymology
Etymology Information

'cerebrum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cerebrum', where 'cerebrum' meant 'brain'.

Historical Evolution

'cerebrum' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins to modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'brain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary muscular activity, vision, speech, taste, hearing, thought, and memory.

The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/16 08:02