Meaning & use
cerebral
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Relating to the intellect or reasoning rather than emotion, or literally relating to the brain.
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The film is more cerebral than most action movies, focusing on ethical dilemmas.
A cerebral hemorrhage is a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain.
A note on using this word
In everyday use it describes thoughtful, intellectually demanding art or people; in medicine it simply refers to the brain.
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