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cerebr/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Cerebrum; brain.

Example: cerebrovascular (pertaining to the blood vessels of the brain)

Sources

Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 13 Key Terms · OpenStax
Understanding Medical Terms, Merck Manual Consumer Version · Merck Manuals

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cerebrumThe largest part of the brain, responsible for higher functions such as thought, language and voluntary…

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