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- [vur-mis]
- /ˈvɜr mɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vur-mis]
- /ˈvɜr mɪs/
Definitions of vermis word
- noun plural vermis the median lobe or division of the cerebellum. 1
- noun vermis the middle lobe connecting the two halves of the cerebellum 0
- noun vermis (anatomy) A narrow, worm-like structure found in animal brains between the hemispheres of the cerebellum; it is the site of termination of the spinocerebellar pathways that carry subconscious proprioception. 0
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Origin of vermis
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin; Latin: worm; so called from its shape
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Parts of speech for Vermis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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vermis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
vermis usage trend in Literature
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- what is the cerebellar vermis?
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