Sulci

What does "Sulci" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Sulci" is a term used in medicine to describe the grooves or indentations seen on the surface of the brain. These grooves divide the brain into folds, helping to increase the brain's surface area. This allows for more brain cells, or neurons, to fit into the skull and contributes to the brain's complex functions.

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