central gyrus, posterior

gy·rus (j

n. pl. gy·ri (-r

)

Any of the prominent, rounded, elevated convolutions on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres.

[Latin grus, circle; see gyre.]

gyrus [ˈdʒaɪrəs]

n pl gyri [ˈdʒaɪraɪ]

another name for convolution [3]

[from Latin; see gyre]

gyrus (j

Plural gyri

A rounded ridge, as on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres.

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Noun

gyrus - a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain

convolution

anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"

frontal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum

temporal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum

parietal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum

occipital gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum

cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans

central gyrus - either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus

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