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gyrus

gy·rus

UK/ˈd͡ʒaɪɹəs/ uncommon

noun

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a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain

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From Latin gȳrus (“circle”), from Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros). Doublet of gyro and gyre.

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