gyrus (Meaning)
Wordnet
gyrus (n)
a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
Webster
gyrus (n.)
A convoluted ridge between grooves; a convolution; as, the gyri of the brain; the gyri of brain coral. See Brain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gyrus
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gyrus Sentence Examples
- The postcentral gyrus processes sensory information from the limbs.
- The angular gyrus is involved in understanding language and reading.
- Damage to the parahippocampal gyrus can impair memory formation.
- The precentral gyrus controls voluntary movement.
- The temporal gyrus is responsible for auditory processing.
- The supramarginal gyrus is involved in spatial perception.
- The cingulate gyrus connects the limbic system to the rest of the brain.
- The insula gyrus is involved in self-awareness and emotions.
- The rectus gyrus is thought to play a role in olfaction.
- The fusiform gyrus is important for face recognition.
FAQs About the word gyrus
a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brainA convoluted ridge between grooves; a convolution; as, the gyri of the brain; the gyri of brain coral. See
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The postcentral gyrus processes sensory information from the limbs.
The angular gyrus is involved in understanding language and reading.
Damage to the parahippocampal gyrus can impair memory formation.
The precentral gyrus controls voluntary movement.
