gyrus

noun gy·rus \ˈjī-rəs\

plural gy·ri \ˈjī-ˌrī\

Definition of GYRUS

: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution 2

New Latin, from Latin, circle — more at gyre

First Known Use: circa 1842

Medical Dictionary

noun gy·rus \ˈjī-rəs\

plural gy·ri \-ˌrī\

: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution

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