Where does “gyrification” come from?

gyrification (English) comes from English gyrus, from Latin gȳrus, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.

gyrification (English): The formation of gyri on the surface of the...

Definitions

  1. The formation of gyri on the surface of the...

Ancestry of “gyrification”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgyrusA ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex
2Latingȳruscircle
3Ancient Greekγῦροςring, circle
4Ancient GreekμίτραA metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's...
5Proto-Indo-Europeanmey-to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

Words derived from “gyrification”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European mey- →Every word from Ancient Greek μίτρα →Every word from Ancient Greek γῦρος →