circumvolution

circumvolution Definition

cir·cum·vo·lu·tion (-və lo̵̅o̅′s̸hən)

noun

the act of rolling or turning around a center or axis
a fold, twist, or spiral
a circuitous course or form

Etymology: ME circumvolucioun < ML circumvolutio < L circumvolutus, pp. of circumvolvere: see circumvolve

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