cortex

cortex

CEFR: C1-C2 /cor-tex/ [k.ao1.r.t.eh0.k.s]

Definition: The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.

Example Sentences:
Careful prospective and controlled studies of autonomic function will clarify the roles of the cortex and the brainstem in the generation and expression of seizures.