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gy⋅ri

  [jahy-rahy]
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–noun
pl. of gyrus.
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gy⋅rus

  [jahy-ruhs]
–noun, plural gy⋅ri  [jahy-rahy] . Anatomy.
a convolution, esp. of the brain.
Origin:
1835–45; < L gȳrus; see gyre
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gy·ri   (jī'rī')   
n.  Plural of gyrus.
gy·rus   (jī'rəs)   
n.   pl. gy·ri (-rī')
Any of the prominent, rounded, elevated convolutions on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres.

[Latin gȳrus, circle; see gyre.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: gy·rus
Pronunciation: 'jI-r&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural gy·ri /-"rI/
: a convolutedridge between anatomical grooves; especially : CONVOLUTION
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gyrus gy·rus (jī'rəs)
n. pl. gy·ri (-rī')
Any of the prominent, rounded, elevated convolutions on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres.

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gyrus   (jī'rəs)  Pronunciation Key 
Plural gyri
A rounded ridge, as on the surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres.
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