gy·rus (j  r s)n. pl. gy·ri (-r  ) Any of the prominent, rounded, elevated convolutions on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres. [Latin g  rus, circle; see gyre.] |
gyrus [ˈdʒaɪrəs]
n pl gyri [ˈdʒaɪraɪ]
another name for convolution [3]
[from Latin; see gyre]
| gyrus (jrs) Plural gyri A rounded ridge, as on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres. |
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| Noun | 1. | gyrus - 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 |
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