gyrus

Noun
  1. A convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain (synset 105500078)
    is a type of: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing and its construction and arrangement
    subtypes:
    • 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
    • central gyrus - either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
    is a part of: cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
    same as: convolution

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