Cerebellar refers to something related to or affecting the cerebellum, which is a part of the brain that plays an important role in coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance.
The second paper identified a link between a protein used in coenzyme Q synthesis and the development of cerebellar ataxia, which leads to abnormalities in balance, gait and eye movement. (news.wisc.edu)
Dr. Decker also shares her home with two cats with cerebellar hypoplasia named Liza & Splash, a German Shepherd named Zoey, and a yellow - tailed gecko named Perrywinkle. (petsbestfriendveterinaryhospital.com)
Citation: Shaw TA, McGonnell IM, Driver CJ, Rusbridge C, Volk HA (2012) Increase in Cerebellar Volume in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with Chiari - like Malformation and Its Role in the Development of Syringomyelia. (journals.plos.org)