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cerebellar artery

cerebellar artery

1 4.3
An artery that carries blood to the part of the brain that controls movement and balance
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛrəˈbɛlər ˈɑrteri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arteria cerebelosa
  • The neurosurgeon repaired the damaged cerebellar artery following the stroke.

Examples

  • The cerebellar artery supplies blood to the cerebellum.

  • Blood supply from the cerebellar artery is essential for normal cerebellar function.

  • A blockage in the cerebellar artery can lead to problems with coordination and balance.

  • Doctors examined the cerebellar arteries during the surgery.

  • The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged cerebellar artery to restore blood flow to the brain.

  • In a stroke, blood supply can be interrupted in the cerebellar artery, affecting coordination and balance.

  • A blockage in the cerebellar artery can lead to serious neurological symptoms, including difficulty walking.

Synonyms

inferior cerebellar artery
vscerebellar artery
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A blood vessel that supplies the lower part of the cerebellum

is the general artery for the whole cerebellum rather than just the lower part
arteria cerebelli
vscerebellar artery
  • Specialized
7.9

A blood vessel that brings blood to the back part of the brain called the cerebellum

is the common English name rather than the Latin term
superior cerebellar artery
vscerebellar artery
  • Specialized
6.8

A blood vessel that carries blood to the upper part of the cerebellum and nearby midbrain

is the general vessel for the cerebellum not a branch to upper areas

Surface Forms

cerebellar artery singular
cerebellar arteries plural

Morphology

cerebellar + artery

The meaning 'an artery that supplies blood to the cerebellum' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'cerebellar' (pertaining to the cerebellum) with 'artery' (a blood vessel). Although the term is technical, the adjective+noun anatomical composition is compositional and follows common cross‑linguistic naming patterns, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Cerebellar artery comes from cerebellum, the 'little brain' that controls movement, and artery, a blood vessel. Think of the artery as a thin pipe sending blood to that small brain so your movement and balance work, so cerebellar artery means 'a blood vessel that supplies the part of the brain for movement and balance'.