cortex
Translation
cortex
Examples
The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher thought.
The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher thought.
The adrenal cortex produces important hormones.
The adrenal cortex produces important hormones.
Grammar Patterns
the cerebral/adrenal cortex the outer layer of the brain/adrenal gland The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher thought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rind, bark, layer, shell
Etymology
From Latin 'cortex', meaning 'bark' or 'rind'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'bark' of a tree, which is its outer layer, just as the cortex is the outer layer of the brain.