Cerebrum: meaning, definitions and examples

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cerebrum

 

[ ˈsɛrɪbrəm ]

Context #1

brain

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for voluntary movement, sensory perception, thought, memory, and language processing.

Synonyms

brain, cortex, gray matter

Examples of usage

  • The cerebrum controls our ability to think and reason.
  • Injury to the cerebrum can result in cognitive impairments.
  • The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres: the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "cerebrum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cérebro

🇮🇳 मस्तिष्क

🇩🇪 Großhirn

🇮🇩 otak besar

🇺🇦 великий мозок

🇵🇱 mózg

🇯🇵 大脳

🇫🇷 cerveau

🇪🇸 cerebro

🇹🇷 beyin

🇰🇷 대뇌

🇸🇦 المخ

🇨🇿 mozek

🇸🇰 mozog

🇨🇳 大脑

🇸🇮 možgani

🇮🇸 heili

🇰🇿 үлкен ми

🇬🇪 ტვინი

🇦🇿 beyin

🇲🇽 cerebro

Word origin

The word 'cerebrum' comes from the Latin word 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions.