Microgyrus
Microgyrus
Microgyrus (pronunciation: /maɪˈkrɒdʒɪrəs/) is a term used in neuroscience to describe a condition where the cerebral cortex of the brain has developed with an abnormal number of gyri, or folds. This condition is often associated with various neurological disorders and developmental disorders.
Etymology
The term "Microgyrus" is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small, and "gyrus" meaning circle or ring. This refers to the small, circular shape of the gyri in the brain.
Related Terms
- Gyri: The ridges or folds between two clefts on the cerebral surface in the brain.
- Sulci: The depressions or grooves in the brain.
- Polymicrogyria: A condition characterized by abnormal development of the brain before birth.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microgyrus
- Wikipedia's article - Microgyrus
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