Cerebrum
- Pronunciation
- /ser-e-brum/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Cerebrum
- Plural
- Cerebra
Definition
The portion of the brain above the esophagus; the region before the subesophageal ganglion. There are three recognized portions, the proto-, deutero-, and tritocerebrum.
Etymology
From Latin 'cerebrum', meaning 'brain'.
Example
The cerebrum is responsible for processing sensory information and controlling motor functions in insects.