Gyrification
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gyrification is a noun meaning (anatomy) The formation of gyri (folds) on the surface of the cerebral cortex.
Meaning
(anatomy) The formation of gyri (folds) on the surface of the cerebral cortex.
Example Sentences
Based on these segmentations, cortical descriptors evaluating volume, surface area, thickness, gyrification index, and global mean curvature were computed at both time points, for the whole brain, as well as for the frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital lobes separately.
Word Forms
- gyrifications
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulcogyrogenesis, anfractuosity, sulcus, paraphysis, headfold, zygon.
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