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circumvolution
cir·cum·vo·lu·tion [ sùrkəm və lsh'n ] (plural cir·cum·vo·lu·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
movement around axis: a turning or winding movement around a central axis
[15th century. < Latin circumvolut-, past participle of circumvolvere "turn around" < volvere "turn"]

cir·cum·vo·lu·to·ry [ sùrkəm vóllyə tàwree ] adjective
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