Cerebrum
(noun)
The upper part of the brain, controlling conscious thought and movement.
Origin:
Late middle english (denoting the brain or spinal cord): from latin, literally "brain".
Examples:
- The cerebrum is the largest and most complex part of the brain.
- Damage to the cerebrum can result in a range of cognitive and physical impairments.
- The cerebrum is responsible for a variety of functions including memory, emotions, sensation, and voluntary muscle movements.
- The cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres, the left and right, each of which controls different functions.
- The cerebrum is one of the three main parts of the brain, along with the brainstem and cerebellum.