Cortex: meaning, definitions and examples
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cortex
[ ˈkɔːrteks ]
brain function
The outer layer of the cerebrum is called the cortex. It plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, thought, language, and consciousness.
Synonyms
cerebrum, grey matter
Examples of usage
- The cortex is responsible for processing sensory information.
- Damage to the cortex can result in cognitive impairments.
anatomy
The cortex is the outer layer of an organ, tissue, or structure.
Synonyms
outer layer, surface
Examples of usage
- The adrenal cortex produces hormones.
- The renal cortex filters blood in the kidneys.
Translations
Translations of the word "cortex" in other languages:
🇵🇹 córtex
🇮🇳 प्रांतस्था
🇩🇪 Kortex
🇮🇩 korteks
🇺🇦 кора головного мозку
🇵🇱 kora mózgowa
🇯🇵 皮質 (ひしつ)
🇫🇷 cortex
🇪🇸 corteza
🇹🇷 korteks
🇰🇷 피질
🇸🇦 قشرة الدماغ
🇨🇿 kůra
🇸🇰 kôra
🇨🇳 皮质 (pízhí)
🇸🇮 korteks
🇮🇸 heilabörkur
🇰🇿 қыртыс
🇬🇪 კორტექსი
🇦🇿 korteks
🇲🇽 corteza
Word origin
The word 'cortex' comes from the Latin word 'cortex' meaning bark or rind. It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to the outer layer of an organ or structure. Over time, it became commonly associated with the outer layer of the brain, known as the cerebral cortex.