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   cortex

   /ˈkɔːtɛks/

   noun

   • 1. the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
   • ▪ an outer layer of another organ or body part such as a kidney (the renal cortex), the cerebellum, or a hair.
   • 2. an outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin, literally ‘bark’.

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   What is the meaning of cerebral cortex?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of CORTEX is the outer or superficial part of an organ or bodily structure (such as the kidney, adrenal gland, or cerebellum or a bone); especially : cerebral cortex.

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   What is cortex noun?

   • Definition of cortex noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the outer layer of an organ in the body, especially the brain The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   • corteza… córtex… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CORTEX meaning: 1. the outer layer, especially of the brain and other organs: 2. the outer layer, especially of…. Learn more.

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   What is the function of the cortex in a plant?

   • It is composed of collenchyma, parenchyma, and sclerenchyma. In roots the cortex transfers water and minerals from the epidermis to the vascular tissue, which distributes them to other parts of the plant. The cortex also provides structural support and stores food manufactured in the leaves.

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     CORTEX meaning: 1. the outer layer, especially of the brain...

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     ADRENAL CORTEX definition: 1. the outer part of the adrenal...

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   noun. the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal. see more. noun. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum. synonyms: cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium. see more. noun. the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus.

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   Cortex is the outer layer of the brain and other organs. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

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    the outer layer of any organ or part, such as the grey matter in the brain that covers the cerebrum (cerebral cortex) or the outer part of the kidney (renal cortex)