Gyrencephalic

/ˌdʒaɪrənsoʊˈfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by a brain with gyri; having a brain with ridge-like convolutions.

Etymology

From 'gyrencephala' (ridged-brain animals) plus the adjective suffix '-ic'. A technical term used in neurobiology and comparative anatomy.

Kelly Says

Every gyrencephalic mammal from humans to hedgehogs has those brain wrinkles—they're like the evolutionary solution that nature found to pack more brain power into a portable skull.

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