Where does “gyrus” come from?
Gyrus comes from Latin gyrus, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Proto-Indo-European gew-.
gyrus (English): A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex
Definitions
- A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex
Ancestry of “gyrus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | gȳrus | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
Words derived from “gyrus”