con·vo·lu·tion (k n v -l  shn)n. 1. A form or part that is folded or coiled. 2. One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain. con vo·lution·al adj. |
convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən]
n
1. a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil
2. an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also called gyrus any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain
convolutional , convolutionary adj
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| Noun | 1. |  convolution - the shape of something rotating rapidlyround shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles |
| 2. | convolution - a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain 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 | |
| 3. | convolution - the action of coiling or twisting or winding together change of shape - an action that changes the shape of something |
convolution
noun twist, complexity, intricacy, contortion, winding, curl, loop, spiral, coil, coiling, helix, undulation, curlicue the size, shape and convolutions of the human brain
Translations
convolution
n usu pl (= coil) → Windung f; (of plot) → Verschlungenheit f no pl; (of style) → Gewundenheit f no pl; (of theory) → Kompliziertheit f
convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən] n (frm) (curve) → circonvoluzione f (Art) → voluta (fig) (of argument) → involuzione f
convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən] n (frm) (curve) → circonvoluzione f (Art) → voluta (fig) (of argument) → involuzione f
convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən] n (frm) (curve) → circonvoluzione f (Art) → voluta (fig) (of argument) → involuzione f
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