HealthAugust 13, 2026

cerebellum

ser-uh-BELL-um

Definition

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull, which functions to coordinate and regulate muscular activity.

Etymology

The word comes from Latin, where it is a diminutive form of 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain', literally translating to 'little brain'.

In the news

In the context of psychedelic research, the cerebellum is discussed to highlight how specific brain regions, beyond the visual cortex, are impacted by compounds that alter sensory perception and motor coordination.

The Quest to Understand the Forgotten Psychedelic

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Nautilus | Science

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