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cortices Definition


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cortex
noun
    1. anatomy.
      The outer layer of an organ or tissue, when this differs in structure or function from the inner region, eg the cerebral cortex.
Derivative: cortical
adj
    Etymology: 17c: Latin, meaning ‘tree bark'.



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