flocculonodular lobe

one of the divisions of the cerebellum, lying below the posterior lobe. The flocculonodular lobe projects to the vestibular nuclei of the brainstem and is mainly involved with vestibular functions (posture and eye movements).

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May 9th 2024

slow-wave sleep

deep sleep that is characterized by increasing percentages of particular types of delta waves on the electroencephalogram, corresponding to Stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep. See also sleep stages.