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ˈdʒaɪ rəs; ˈdʒaɪ raɪgyrus
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Princeton's WordNet
gyrus, convolutionnoun
a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
Wiktionary
gyrusnoun
A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex.
Etymology: From gyrus, from γῦρος
Wikipedia
Gyrus
In neuroanatomy, a gyrus (pl. gyri) is a ridge on the cerebral cortex. It is generally surrounded by one or more sulci (depressions or furrows; sg. sulcus). Gyri and sulci create the folded appearance of the brain in humans and other mammals.
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gyrus
A gyrus is a ridge or fold between two clefts on the cerebral surface in the brain. These ridges are separated by grooves called sulci and are involved in various brain functions including processing information from senses, learning, memory, and emotions.
Webster Dictionary
Gyrusnoun
a convoluted ridge between grooves; a convolution; as, the gyri of the brain; the gyri of brain coral. See Brain
Etymology: [L. See Gyre, n.]
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Gyrus
A gyrus is a ridge on the cerebral cortex. It is generally surrounded by one or more sulci.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gyrus
jī′rus, n. one of the rounded edges into which the surface of the cerebral hemisphere is divided by the fissures or sulci. [Gr. gyros, a circle.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gyrus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gyrus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- зві́лінаBelarusian
- изви́вкаBulgarian
- circumvolucióCatalan, Valencian
- závitCzech
- GyrusGerman
- aivopoimuFinnish
- gyrus, circonvolution cérébraleFrench
- 脳回Japanese
- 뇌회Korean
- hersenwinding, gyrusDutch
- giro, convoluçãoPortuguese
- изви́линаRussian
- вијуга, vijugaSerbo-Croatian
- зви́винаUkrainian
- hồi nãoVietnamese
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