gyrencephalate

adjective

gyr·​en·​ceph·​a·​late
¦jīˌren¦sefələ̇t,
-rə̇n-
variants or less commonly gyrencephalic
¦jīˌrensə̇¦falik
or gyrencephalous
¦jīˌren¦sefələs,
-rə̇n-
of higher mammals
: having the surface of the brain convoluted

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Gyrencephala, group of higher mammals (from gyr- + encephala) + English -ate or -ic or -ous

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“Gyrencephalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyrencephalate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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