Gyrose

/ˈdʒaɪroʊs/ adjective

Definition

Having a spiral, curved, or circular shape; marked by convolutions or turns, especially describing brain surface features.

Etymology

From Latin 'gyrosus' (turned, twisted), from Greek 'gyros' (circle, turn). Used in anatomy to describe structures with spiral or wavy patterns.

Kelly Says

Your brain is gyrose—those wrinkles and folds are called gyri (the ridges) and sulci (the grooves), and they're not random: the pattern increases surface area so your brain can pack in more intelligence.

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