Definition of Gyration

1. Noun. A single complete turn (axial or orbital). "The revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year"


2. Noun. The act of rotating in a circle or spiral.
Exact synonyms: Whirling
Generic synonyms: Rotary Motion, Rotation
Derivative terms: Gyrate, Gyrate, Whirl

Definition of Gyration

1. n. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution.

Definition of Gyration

1. Noun. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. ¹

2. Noun. One of the whorls of a spiral univalve shell. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gyration

1. the act of gyrating [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gyration

1. 1. The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution. "The gyrations of an ascending balloon." (De Quincey) "If a burning coal be nimbly moved round in a circle, with gyrations continually repeated, the whole circle will appear like fire." (Sir I. Newton) 2. One of the whorls of a spiral univalve shell. Center of gyration. 3. Radius of gyration the distance between the axis of a rotating body and its center of gyration. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gyration

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gyral brain calcification
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gyrase
gyrases
gyrate
gyrate atrophy
gyrate atrophy of choroid and retina
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gyration (current term)
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gyreful
gyrencephala
gyrencephalic

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