Cortex (Noun)
Meaning 1
The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Damage to the cerebral cortex can cause impairments in various cognitive and motor functions.
- The cerebral cortex is responsible for processing sensory information from the environment.
- Studies have shown that the human cerebral cortex is highly adaptable and capable of reorganizing itself.
- Neurons in the cortex receive signals from multiple sensory modalities, which they use to form perceptions of the world.
- An increase in grey matter in certain regions of the cortex has been linked to enhanced cognitive abilities.
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Meaning 3
The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.