gyrus


Definition: Meaning of, gyrus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒʌɪrəs /

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gyrus gyri
  1. a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
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gyrus used in phrases

  • Broca's gyrus (noun)
    1. the motor speech centre in the left hemisphere of the brain in most people
  • central gyrus (noun)
    1. either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
  • cingulate gyrus (noun)
    1. a long curved structure on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres; the cortical part of the limbic system
  • frontal gyrus (noun)
    1. any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum
  • gyrus cinguli (noun)
    1. a long curved structure on the medial surface of the cerebral hemispheres; the cortical part of the limbic system
  • occipital gyrus (noun)
    1. any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum
  • parietal gyrus (noun)
    1. any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum
  • postcentral gyrus (noun)
    1. the convolution of parietal lobe that is bounded in front by the central sulcus
  • precentral gyrus (noun)
    1. the convolution of the frontal lobe that is bounded in back by the central sulcus and that contains the motor area
  • temporal gyrus (noun)
    1. any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum
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