cortex
ˈkɔrtɛks
cortices
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Definition of cortex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.outer layer of an organ or structureTECH.
  • The cerebral cortex is crucial for processing information.
covering layer shell
2.
plantTECH.tissue between epidermis and vascular tissueTECH.
  • The plant's cortex helps in storing nutrients.
bark rind
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Expressions with cortex

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part of the brain processing sound information
The auditory cortex is crucial for interpreting sounds.
outer layer of the brain responsible for complex functions
The cerebral cortex is crucial for memory and reasoning.
part of the brain controlling voluntary movements
The motor cortex is active during physical exercise.
front part of the frontal lobes controlling complex behaviors
The prefrontal cortex helps you make decisions.
part of the brain processing visual information
The visual cortex is active when you see images.
outer part of the adrenal gland producing essential hormones
The adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones vital for bodily functions..

Origin of cortex

Latin, cortex (bark)

Terms with cortex included in their meaning

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natural hormone
hormone produced by adrenal cortex
medical
relating to the cortex of an organ or body part
neurology
involving or based on the cerebral cortex
medical
arteries supplying blood to the cerebral cortex
natural hormone
steroid hormone from adrenal cortex affecting metabolism and immune response
biology hormone
hormone that makes adrenal cortex more active
hospital treatment
operation cutting front cortex links, once used to change severe behavior
plant
related to the cortex of stems or roots

Examples of cortex in a sentence

  • Damage to the adrenal cortex can affect hormone production.
  • Scientists studied the cortex to understand plant growth.
  • The cortex plays a crucial role in the plant's structure.

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  1. French:cortex, zone corticale, ...
  2. German:Kortex, ...
  3. Italian:corteccia, ...
  4. Spanish:corteza, córtex, ...
  5. Portuguese:córtex, ...
  6. Chinese:皮层, 皮质, ...
  7. Japanese:皮質, ...
  8. Arabic:قِشْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלִפַּת מוֹחַ, קְלִיפָּה, ...
  10. Russian:кора, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кора, кортекс, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रांतस्था, कॉर्टेक्स, ...
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