fusiform gyrus

English

Noun

fusiform gyrus (plural fusiform gyri or fusiform gyruses)

(anatomy) A structure within the temporal lobe of the human brain, believed to be involved in colour processing and the recognition of faces, bodies, and words.

Related terms

occipitotemporal gyrus
fusiform face area

Translations

structure of human brain

Finnish: gyrus fusiformis

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