cerebral

/sɪˈrɛbrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the brain

“The cerebral cortex is responsible for processing sensory information.”

2. noun

the part of the brain that deals with thought, reason, and intelligence

“Her cerebral abilities allowed her to excel in mathematics and science.”

3. noun

a cerebral hemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain

“The doctor diagnosed him with a cerebral hemorrhage after the car accident.”

4. noun

a cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone

“The charity helped children with cerebral palsy to live more independently.”

Synonyms

  • brainy
  • intellectual

Antonyms

  • physical
  • sensory