cerebralism

cerebralism
\\səˈrēbrəˌlizəm, ˈserəb-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: cerebral + -ism
1. : the theory that consciousness is merely a function or product of the brain
2. : a tendency to emphasize or to place undue stress upon cerebral, intellectual, or abstract ideas

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cerˈebralism noun
The theory that all mental operations originate in the brain
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Main Entry: ↑cerebrum

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  • cerebralism — CEREBRALÍSM s.n. (livr.) Raţionalism exacerbat. – Din engl. cerebralism. Trimis de valeriu, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98  cerebralísm s. m. Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic  CEREBRALÍSM s. n. raţionalism exagerat. (< …   Dicționar Român

  • Cerebralism — Cer e*bral*ism, n. (Philos.) The doctrine or theory that psychical phenomena are functions or products of the brain only. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • cerebralism — cere·bral·ism …   English syllables

  • Cerebralist — Cer e*bral*ist, n. One who accepts cerebralism. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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