First Known Use: circa 1842
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gyrus
noun gy·rus \ˈjī-rəs\
plural gy·ri \ˈjī-ˌrī\
Definition of GYRUS
: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution 2
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Origin of GYRUS
New Latin, from Latin, circle — more at gyre
Medical Dictionary
gyrus
noun gy·rus \ˈjī-rəs\
plural gy·ri \-ˌrī\
Medical Definition of GYRUS
: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution
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