Sulcus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011544",
  "term": "Sulcus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A groove or furrow on the surface of an organ, particularly the brain. These indentations increase the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing for more neurons to be packed within the skull. The pattern of sulci and gyri (ridges) is characteristic of the mammalian brain.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 809 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sulcus/"
}