parahippocampal gyrus

parahippocampal gyrus definition - medical

par·a·hip·po·cam·pal gyrus (părˌə-hĭpˌə-kămˈpəl)

noun
A long convolution located on the medial surface of the temporal lobe of the brain and forming the lower part of the gyrus fornicatus. Also called hippocampal gyrus.

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