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cor·tex C0664200 (kôr′tĕks′)n. pl. cor·ti·ces (-tĭ-sēz′) or cor·tex·es 1. Anatomy a. The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, as of the kidney or adrenal gland.b. The outer layer of gray matter that covers the surface of the cerebral hemisphere.2. Botany The region of tissue in a root or stem lying between the epidermis and the vascular tissue.3. An external layer, such as bark or rind.4. Cytology The region of the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell that lies just under the plasma membrane and contains a network of actin filaments and associated proteins that determine the shape of the cell.
[Latin, bark; see sker- in Indo-European roots.]TranslationsEncyclopediaSeecortexcorticesenUK
cortex [kor´teks] (pl. cor´tices) (L.) the outer layer of an organ or other structure, as distinguished from its inner substance or medulla. adj., adj cor´tical.adrenal cortex (cortex of adrenal gland) the outer, firm layer comprising the larger part of the adrenal gland; it secretes mineralocorticoids, androgens, and glucocorticoids.cerebellar cortex the superficial matter" >gray matter of the cerebellum.cerebral cortex (cortex cerebra´lis) the convoluted layer of matter" >gray matter covering each hemisphere" >cerebral hemisphere. See also brain.renal cortex the granular outer layer of the kidney, composed mainly of glomeruli and convoluted tubules, extending in columns between the pyramids that constitute the renal medulla.striate cortex part of the occipital lobe that receives the fibers of the radiation" >optic radiation and serves as the primary receiving area for vision. Called also first visual area.visual cortex the area of the occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex concerned with vision; the striate cortex is also called the first visual area, and the adjacent second and third visual areas serve as its association areas.cor·ti·ces (kōr'ti-sēz), Plural of cortex.cor·ti·ces (kōr'ti-sēz) Plural of cortex. |