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Meaning of
cortex
in English
cortex
us
//ˈkɔːrˌtɛks//
uk
//ˈkɔːrˌteks//
#uncommon
Plural
cortexes
Definitions
Noun
outer
layer
of
an
organ
(
e
.
g
.
brain
,
kidney
);
protective
barrier
The
cortex
of
the
brain
plays
a
crucial
role
in
decision-making
.
stem
or
root
tissue
(
in
plants
);
lies
beneath
epidermis
The
plant's
cortex
helps
to
protect
it
from
external
damage
.
outer
surface
of
flint
(
in
archaeology
)
The
archaeologist
carefully
examined
the
cortex
of
the
ancient
flint
tool
.
Compounds / Phrases
insular cortex
neocortexes
