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convolution

[ kon-vuh-loo-shuhn ]

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noun

convolution

/ ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən /

a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil
an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition
Also calledgyrus any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain

convo·lution·al con·vo·lu·tion·ar·y [kon-v, uh, -, loo, -sh, uh, -ner-ee], adjective

1535–45; < Latin convolūt- ( convolute ) + -ion

Thus the skull becomes thinner at the site of every active organ, and thicker over every convolution that is inactive.

It had the movement of steam-wreaths, with each convolution faintly edged with light.

He regarded the organ of language as a convolution lying on the super-orbital plate, behind the position of the eyeball.

This convolution is comparatively defective in animals generally, but more developed in birds of superior vocal powers.

The brain is large, and in quantity and amount of convolution exceeds that of the land Carnivores.

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