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Cerebral (suh-ree-bruhl)
The term "cerebral" is derived from the Latin word "cerebrum" which means brain. It is used to refer to anything related to the brain or the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain.
Etymology
The term "cerebral" is derived from the Latin word "cerebrum" which means brain. The Latin word is itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ker-" which means head or top.
Related Terms
- Cerebrum: The largest part of the brain, it is divided into two hemispheres and is responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking, learning, and consciousness.
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, it is involved in functions such as sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive functions.
- Cerebral Hemispheres: The two halves of the cerebrum, they are connected by the corpus callosum and each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body.
- Cerebral Palsy: A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is caused by damage to the developing brain during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
- Cerebral Edema: A condition characterized by excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain.
- Cerebral Infarction: A type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked, leading to death of brain tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral
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