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Cortex word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "cortex" word

[noun] the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
[noun] the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
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\Cor"tex\ (k?r"t?ks), n.; pl. {Cortices} (-t?-s?z). [L., bark. Cf. {Cork}.] 1. Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering. 2. (Med.) Bark; rind; specifically, cinchona bark. 3. (Anat.) The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.

Synonyms for cortex

cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium

Antonyms: medulla

See also: adrenal cortex | animal tissue | archipallium | cerebrum | cortical area | cortical region | frontal lobe | Golgi cell | Golgi's cell | gray matter | gray substance | grey matter | grey substance | neocortex | neopallium | neural structure | occipital lobe | paleocortex | parietal lobe | plant tissue | prefrontal lobe | renal cortex | substantia grisea | temporal lobe |

Related terms: armature, armor, armor plate, bark, body armor, border, buckler, bulletproof vest, chain armor, chain mail, chitin, circumference, coat of mail, cork, covering, crust, elytron, envelope, epicarp, epidermis, episperm, exterior, external, facade, face, facet, fringe, front, habergeon, harness, hauberk, integument, lineaments, lorica, lorication, mail, needles, outer face, outer layer, outer side, outer skin, outline, outside, panoply, peel, peeling, pericarp, periphery, phellum, plate, plate armor, protective covering, rind, scute, scutum, shell, shield, skin, spines, suit of armor, superficies, superstratum, surface, test, testa, thick skin, top

The fun area, different aproach to word »cortex«

Let's analyse "cortex" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: XETROC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1545 milliseconds. [info]

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Morse code: -.-. --- .-. - . -..-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: cortex: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: cortex: 3 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 5 + 6 = 31, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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