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Ulegyria
A defect of the cerebral cortex (the top section of the brain) characterized by distorted and narrow gyri. Gyri means more than one gurus. A gyrus is a winding and bumpy area of the cerebral cortex. The brain normally has many gyri. Ulegyria may be present from birth and/or can be caused by scarring. Ulegyria comes from the Greek word "oule" meaning "scar," and the Greek word "gyros" meaning "ring." Put the words together and you have "scar ring."
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