Cortical
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cortical is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
More Meanings
- (botany) Pertaining to the cortex of a stem or root—the tissue that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cortex, electrode, corticate, encephalic, corticiform, cerebric.
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