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DictionarycerebrumLargest brain region
noun

cerebrum

suh-REE-brum/səˈriːbrəm/

The largest part of the brain, responsible for thought, sensory processing, and voluntary movement.

The model shows the large folded hemispheres of the cerebrum.

An anatomically plausible lateral human brain shows the LARGE upper cerebral hemisphere in natural pink and emphasizes its folded surface, while the small posterior-inferior cerebellum and short brainstem are pale gray; no labels/arrows, non-gory, distinguish cerebrum from cerebellum.
Etymology
cerebrumLatinbrain; understanding

Latin cerebrum meant the brain generally and could also mean understanding. In this anatomical sense, it names the largest brain region, responsible for thought and voluntary movement.

In context

Der Eifelercoach0:19
the brain is divided into several parts each with a distinct function the largest part the cerebrum controls thinking learning and voluntary movement
Inside The Brain _ A Tour Of The Mind

More examples

  • The cerebrum processes information from the senses.
  • Students compare the cerebrum with the smaller cerebellum.
  • The diagram identifies major regions of the cerebrum.

Forms

cerebrum · cerebra · cerebrums

Similar words

brain
The whole organ rather than this particular large division.
cerebellum
A different brain region especially associated with coordinating movement.