vermis
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noun \ˈvər-mis\Definition of VERMIS
: the constricted median lobe of the cerebellum that connects the two lateral lobes
Origin of VERMIS
New Latin, from Latin, worm
First Known Use: 1876
ver·mis
noun \ˈvər-mis\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ver·mes \-ˌmēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of VERMIS
1
: either of two parts of the median lobe of the cerebellum: a : one slightly prominent on the upper surface—called also superior vermis b : one on the lower surface sunk in the vallecula—called also inferior vermis
2
: the median lobe or part of the cerebellum
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