See Also: Cortex(medicine)
cortex(dictionary)
Cortex(health)
cortex(dictionary)
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Prelunate cortex(health)
premotor cortex(medicine)
peristriate cortex(medicine)
parastriate cortex(medicine)
orbitofrontal cortex(medicine)

cortex (iou)



cortex noun. . LME.
[Latin = bark.]
An outer layer of a part in an animal or plant, as of the kidney or a hair; spec. (Anatomy) the outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness; a similar layer of the cerebellum; Botany a layer of plant tissue between the epidermis and the central vascular tissue. LME.
adrenal cortex: see ADRENAL adjective. motor cortex: see MOTOR noun & adjective. visual cortex: see VISUAL adjective.
fig. An outer shell or husk. M17-M18.
The bark of a tree, or the peel or rind of a plant, as used medicinally; spec. cinchona bark. L17.