Synonyms for gyrus
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A fold or ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain.
The sulci and gyri are the grooves and ridges, respectively.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- gyruses → convolutions, gyres…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gyrus | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- gyre
- 11 letters
- convolution4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (convolution4 = 4 syllables).