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cerebellum

[ser-uh-bel-uhm] / ˌsɛr əˈbɛl əm /


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In MS and related neurological diseases, damage to the cerebellum often leads to the gradual death of Purkinje cells.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

They appear to have inherited several key traits, including expansion of the cerebrum, cerebellum and optic lobes, from earlier relatives before further adapting these regions for flight, Fabbri says.

From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025

The mice gradually developed marked motor problems, experienced significant neuron loss in the cerebral cortex and cerebellum, and showed strong neuroinflammatory responses.

From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025

Duan found that these neurons guide the formation of a similar network of blood vessels in the cerebellum, a part of the brain that is involved in coordination, language, and sense perception.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2024

Without your cerebellum, you couldn't walk upright, touch your finger to your nose, or turn this page.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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