Where does “microgyrus” come from?

microgyrus (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.

microgyrus (English): An area of the cerebral cortex that includes only...

Definitions

An area of the cerebral cortex that includes only...

Ancestry of “microgyrus”, step by step

microgyrus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via English gyrus

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	gyrus	A ridge or fold on the cerebral cortex
2	Latin	gȳrus	circle
3	Ancient Greek	γῦρος	ring, circle
4	Ancient Greek	μίτρα	A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's...
5	Proto-Indo-European	mey-	to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

via English micro

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	micro	Small, relatively small; short form of...
2	Ancient Greek	μικρός	little, small
3	Proto-Indo-European	mēy-	soft, tender, dear

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