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Definition of gyrus
gyri
play \ˈjī-ˌrī\: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution 2
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As expected, the act of improv led to a surge of activity in a variety of neural areas, including the premotor cortex and the inferior frontal gyrus.
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Origin and Etymology of gyrus
New Latin, from Latin, circle — more at gyre
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gyrus
playMedical Definition of gyrus
gyri
\-ˌrī\play: a convoluted ridge between anatomical grooves; especially : convolution
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