Gyrencephalate

/ˌdʒaɪrənˈsɛfəleɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having a brain with visible gyri (ridges); possessing a convoluted brain surface.

Etymology

From 'gyrencephala' (animals with ridged brains) plus the adjective suffix '-ate'. Describes the anatomical feature of having a folded brain structure.

Kelly Says

Gyrencephalate animals like us have brains folded like crumpled paper to fit more surface area into our skull—if your brain were smooth, you'd need a head three times bigger to get the same computing power!

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