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gyrus

gy·rus
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jahy-ruh s]
    • /ˈdʒaɪ rəs/
    • /dʒˈaɪrəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahy-ruh s]
    • /ˈdʒaɪ rəs/

Definitions of gyrus word

  • noun plural gyrus a convolution, especially of the brain. 1
  • noun gyrus A ridge or fold between two clefts on the cerebral surface in the brain. 1
  • noun gyrus a convoluted ridge or fold between fissures, or sulci, of the cortex of the brain 0
  • noun gyrus (anatomy) A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex. 0

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Origin of gyrus

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin gȳrus; see gyre

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Parts of speech for Gyrus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gyrus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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