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convolution Anatomy any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain convolution [‚kän·və′lü·shən] (anatomy) A fold, twist, or coil of any organ, especially any one of the prominent convex parts of the brain, separated from each other by depressions or sulci. (geology) The process of developing convolute bedding. A structure resulting from a convolution process, such as a small-scale but intricate fold. (mathematics) The convolution of the functions ƒ andgis the functionF,defined by (statistics) A method for finding the distribution of the sum of two or more random variables; computed by direct integration or summation as contrasted with, for example, the method of characteristic functions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He looked again and decided that it was the purple haze of the hills made dark by a convolution of the canyon wall at its back. Lying in strange folds, courses, and convolutions, to their apprehensions, it seems more in keeping with the idea of his general might to regard that mystic part of him as the seat of his intelligence. What thoughts were passing through the convolutions of her reptilian brain? |
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