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/ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/ · adjective
(anatomy) Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain..
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Cortical means (anatomy) Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain..
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