gyrus

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Definition Noun : A convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain : A gyrus is one of the prominent, rounded ridges on the outer layer of the cerebrum, formed by the folding of the cerebral cortex. These folds increase the brain's surface area within the confines of the skull. Usage Examples Noun : The precentral gyrus is a critical structure for voluntary motor control. Brain imaging sh...