CONVOLUTION, INTERNAL
\kɒnvəlˈuːʃən], \kɒnvəlˈuːʃən], \k_ɒ_n_v_ə_l_ˈuː_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A cerebral convolution of great extent, the principal portion of which is found on the inner surface of each hemisphere above the corpus callosum. In front it bends downwards and backwards to the fissure of Sylvius, and behind, it extend to the middle lobe and forms the hippocampus major.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
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