convolution
[ kon-vuh-loo-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃən /
noun
a rolled up or coiled condition.
a rolling or coiling together.
a turn of anything coiled; whorl.
Anatomy.
one of the sinuous folds or ridges of the surface of the brain.
OTHER WORDS FROM convolution
con·vo·lu·tion·al, con·vo·lu·tion·ar·y [kon-vuh-loo-shuh-ner-ee] /ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/, adjectiveWords nearby convolution
convocator,
convoke,
convolute,
convoluted,
convoluted tubule,
convolution,
convolve,
convolvulaceous,
convolvulus,
convoy,
convulsant
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British Dictionary definitions for convolution
convolution
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən) /
noun
a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil
an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition
Also called: gyrus
any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain
Derived forms of convolution
convolutional or convolutionary, adjectiveMedical definitions for convolution
convolution
[ kŏn′və-lōō′shən ]
n.
A form or part that is folded or coiled.
One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain.