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noun ce·re·brum \ sə-ˈrē-brəm , ˈser-ə-brəm , ˈse-rə- \

Definition of cerebrum

plural cerebrums or cerebra play \-brə\

1 :brain 1a

2 :an enlarged anterior or upper part of the brain; especially :the expanded anterior portion of the brain that in higher mammals overlies the rest of the brain, consists of cerebral hemispheres and connecting structures, and is considered to be the seat of conscious mental processes :telencephalon

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Origin and Etymology of cerebrum

Latin

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First Known Use: 1615

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cerebrum Synonyms

Synonyms

brain, mind, head, psyche, thinker

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belfry, gray matter, intellect, intelligence, loaf [British slang], noodle, reason, skull; acumen, alertness, astuteness, brilliance, insight, judgment (or judgement), mentality, perception, perspicacity, sagacity, sapience, wisdom, wit; awareness, cognizance, consciousness, self-awareness, self-consciousness

CEREBRUM Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of cerebrum for English Language Learners

medical : the front part of the brain that is believed to be where thoughts occur

CEREBRUM Defined for Kids

cerebrum

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noun ce·re·brum \ sə-ˈrē-brəm , ˈser-ə-brəm \

Definition of cerebrum for Students

plural cerebrums or cerebra \-brə\

:the enlarged front and upper part of the brain that is the center of thinking

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noun ce·re·brum \ sə-ˈrē-brəm , ˈser-ə-brəm \

medical Definition of cerebrum

plural cerebrums or cerebra play \-brə\

1 :brain 1

2 :an enlarged anterior or upper part of the brain; especially :the expanded anterior portion of the brain that in higher mammals overlies the rest of the brain, consists of cerebral hemispheres and connecting structures, and is considered to be the seat of conscious mental processes :telencephalon

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