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Flocculus

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Translation of "flocculus" into Russian

flocculus
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈflɒkjʊləs/
US
/ˈflɑːkjələs/
flocculus
flocculi pl
flocculuses pl
флоккулус
The flocculus is a small lobe of the cerebellum.
Флоккулус - это небольшая доля мозжечка.

Definitions

flocculus
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈflɒkjʊləs/
US
/ˈflɑːkjələs/
A small, loosely aggregated mass or tuft of material, often found in clouds or in a liquid.
The scientist observed a flocculus forming in the solution as the reaction progressed.
A small lobe of the cerebellum in the brain, involved in the coordination of eye movements and balance.
Damage to the flocculus can result in difficulties with balance and coordination.
A small, irregular bright or dark patch observed on the Sun's photosphere or chromosphere, especially in H-alpha light.
The astronomer noted a flocculus drifting across the solar disk.

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