vermis

[ vur-mis ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural ver·mes [vur, -meez].

1. the median lobe or division of the cerebellum.

vermis

/ ˈvɜːmɪs /

noun

1. anatomy the middle lobe connecting the two halves of the cerebellum

Word History and Origins

Origin of vermis¹

1885–90; < New Latin; Latin: worm; so called from its shape

Word History and Origins

Origin of vermis¹

C19: via New Latin from Latin: worm

Example Sentences

Like the cerebrum, the cerebellum has two hemispheres, separated by a structure called the vermis.

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The vermis and large barnacles abound, which are so destructive to shipping without copper bottoms.

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I have never found the Struthiolaria vermis except cast up on ocean beaches, and it is comparatively rare.

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It consists of two hemispheres or lateral lobes, and of a median or central lobe, which in human anatomy is called the vermis.

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Is not tola, the worm-dye, perhaps the same with purple, because the ancients made no distinction between vermis and snail?

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The Bishop hung his head and replied, "Vermis sum—I am a worm."

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