Where does “hypergyrification” come from?
hypergyrification (English) comes from English gyrification, 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.
hypergyrification (English): Excessive gyrification
Definitions
- Excessive gyrification
Ancestry of “hypergyrification”, step by step
hypergyrification traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gyrification
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gyrification | The formation of gyri on the surface of the... |
| 2 | English | gyrus | A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex |
| 3 | Latin | gȳrus | circle |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |