vermis

[vur-mis]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

vermes 

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