Gyrencephalous

/ˌdʒaɪrənˈsɛfələs/ adjective

Definition

Having a brain characterized by gyri; possessing a convoluted or ridged cerebral surface.

Etymology

From 'gyrencephala' plus the adjective suffix '-ous'. An alternative anatomical term for animals with folded brains.

Kelly Says

The gyrencephalous brain is nature's compression algorithm—by folding the brain's surface layer into gyri and sulci, animals can fit enormous amounts of processing power into a small space.

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