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Word: Cortex
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Latin, literally ‘bark’
ˈkɔːtɛks
the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
Short Definition:outer layer of cerebrum (cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter
an outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root.
Short Definition:outer layer of tissue immediately below epidermis of stem or root
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