GYRUS


Meaning of GYRUS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' j ī -r ə s

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural gy · ri \ ' j ī - ˌ r ī \

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, circle ― more at GYRE

Date: circa 1842

: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves especially : CONVOLUTION 2

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