gyral
[ jahy-ruhl ]
/ ˈdʒaɪ rəl /
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adjective
Anatomy. of or relating to a gyrus.
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British Dictionary definitions for gyral
gyral
/ (ˈdʒaɪrəl) /
adjective
having a circular, spiral, or rotating motion; gyratory
anatomy of or relating to a convolution (gyrus) of the brain
Derived forms of gyral
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