Gyrus

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒaɪrəs/

Definitions of gyrus

noun a convoluted ridge or fold in the cerebral cortex

Example Sentences

A1 The brain is divided into different parts, including the gyrus.

A2 The gyrus is responsible for processing sensory information in the brain.

B1 Damage to the gyrus can result in cognitive impairments.

B2 Researchers are studying the function of each gyrus in the brain.

C1 The gyrus plays a crucial role in higher cognitive functions such as memory and decision-making.

C2 Neuroscientists have discovered new connections between the gyrus and other brain regions.

Examples of gyrus in a Sentence

formal The gyrus is a prominent feature in the cerebral cortex.

informal I learned about the gyrus in my neuroscience class.

slang That gyrus stuff is so confusing, I can't wrap my head around it.

figurative His mind was like a gyrus, constantly twisting and turning with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of gyrus

• plural: gyri
• comparative: more gyrus
• superlative: most gyrus
• present tense: gyrus
• future tense: will gyrus
• perfect tense: has gyrused
• continuous tense: is gyrusing
• singular: gyrus
• positive degree: gyrus
• infinitive: to gyrus
• gerund: gyrusing
• participle: gyrused

Origin and Evolution of gyrus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'gyrus' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'gyros' meaning 'circle' or 'ring'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'gyrus' has been adopted in various scientific fields such as neurology to refer to convolutions or folds in the brain's surface.