cortex
Translation
cortex, outer layer
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)) cortex ((of sth.)) the outer layer of an organ The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher thought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rind, bark, layer, crust
Etymology
From Latin 'cortex' meaning 'bark, rind, shell'. Used to describe the outer layer of an organ.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cork' of a tree, which is its bark. The cortex is the 'bark' or outer layer of the brain or another organ.