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gyrus

/ˈdʒaɪrəs/

Translations

gyrusnoun

gyri

/ˈdʒaɪrəs/

The precentral gyrus is responsible for voluntary motor control.

Предцентральная извилина отвечает за произвольный моторный контроль.

Synonyms

gyrusnoun

A ridge on the cerebral cortex of the brain, typically surrounded by one or more sulci (grooves).

The precentral gyrus is responsible for controlling voluntary movements.

Any raised or convoluted ridge on a bodily organ or anatomical structure other than the cerebral cortex.

The spiral gyrus of the cochlea plays a key role in transmitting sound vibrations.