Cortex (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Lens Cortex

Hypernyms

• Animal Tissue

Meaning ²

The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Pallium
• Cerebral Mantle
• Cerebral Cortex

Hypernyms

• Neural Structure

Hyponyms

• Paleocortex
• Neopallium
• Neocortex
• Archipallium

Related Words

• Cortical (adjective)

Meaning ³

The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Antonyms

• Medulla

Related Words

• Cortical (adjective)