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cor·ti·cal
\ˈkȯ(r)d.]ə̇kəl, -)t], ]ēk-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin corticalis, from Latin cortic-, cortex + -alis -al
1.
a. : of, relating to, or located in or on the outer part of something
< cortical secretion >
< cortical cells of a fruit >
b. : of, relating to, or consisting of cortex
2.
a. : involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex as distinguished from the more peripheral parts (as sense organs)
< cortical blindness >
< cortical deafness >
b. : mental as opposed to sensory
• cor·ti·cal·ly \]ə̇k(ə)lē, ]ēk-, -li\ adverb |