PsychologyJuly 16, 2026
gyrus
/ˈdʒaɪ.rəs/
Definition
A ridge or fold on the surface of the brain that increases the surface area for neural connections.
Etymology
The word comes from New Latin, directly from the Greek 'gyros' meaning 'circle' or 'ring'. It was adopted into anatomical terminology in the 19th century to describe the folded structures of the cerebral cortex.
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In this article, the 'cingulate gyrus' is identified as one of the specific brain regions activated during sound meditation, which helps support emotional regulation and attention.
Sound meditation science offers HR leaders a nervous system reset
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