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nouna convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
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Definition that contains convolution
- sulcus (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain
- precentral gyrus the convolution of the frontal lobe that is bounded in back by the central sulcus and that contains the motor area
- gyral relating to or associated with or comprising a convolution of the brain
- wernicke's center the auditory word center; located in the posterior part of the superior temporal convolution in most people
- occipital gyrus any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum
- temporal gyrus any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum
- parietal gyrus any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum
- tremella fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain
- frontal gyrus any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum
- postcentral gyrus the convolution of parietal lobe that is bounded in front by the central sulcus