Cerebr-
variant of cerebro- before a vowel:
cerebritis.
cerebr- pref.
Variant of cerebro-.
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the anterior and largest part of the brain, consisting of two halves or hemispheres and serving to control voluntary movements and coordinate mental actions. the forebrain and the midbrain. Contemporary Examples Historical Examples noun (pl) -brums, -bra (-brə) the anterior portion of the brain of vertebrates, consisting of two lateral hemispheres joined by a thick […]
- Cerebral accident
cerebral accident n. See stroke.
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- Cerebral anesthesia
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- Cerebral aqueduct
cerebral aqueduct n. A short canal in the cerebrum, lined with ependymal cells and leading downward through the mesencephalon from the third to the fourth ventricle. Also called sylvian aqueduct.