convolution

con·vo·lu·tion

a twisting, coiling, or winding together
a convoluted condition
a fold, twist, or coil of something convoluted; specif., any of the irregular folds or ridges on the surface of the brain

Origin of convolution

Medieval Latin convolutio from Classical Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere: see convolve

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convolution

noun

A form or part that is folded or coiled.
One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain.

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con′vo·lu′tion·al
adjective

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Noun

(plural convolutions)

Something that is folded or twisted.
Any of the folds on the surface of the brain.
The shape of something rotating; a vortex.
(mathematics) A form of moving average.
(computing) A function which maps a tuple of sequences into a sequence of tuples.

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From Latin convolutus (“to roll together”), past participle of convolvere, from con- + volvere (“to roll”).

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convolution - Medical Definition

A form or part that is folded or coiled.
One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain.

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con′vo·lu′tion·al
adj.

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