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cerebral cortex — noun the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑cerebral mantle, ↑pallium, ↑cortex • Derivationally related forms: ↑cortical (for … Useful english dictionary
Cerebral cortex — For other uses, see Cortex (disambiguation). Brain: Cerebral cortex The cerebral cortex is the outer layer depicted in dark violet … Wikipedia
Cerebral cortex — The outer portion of the cerebrum, a key part of the brain, consisting of layers of nerve cells and the nerve pathways that connect them. The cerebral cortex is responsible for the processes of thought, perception and memory. Nerve cells in the… … Medical dictionary
mantle — 1. A covering layer. 2. SYN: cerebral cortex. brain m. SYN: cerebral cortex. myoepicardial m. the dorsal wall of the primitive pericardium which, in the early somite embryo, becom … Medical dictionary
cerebral cortex — Synonyms and related words: afferent neuron, arachnoid, arbor vitae, archipallium, autonomic nervous system, axon, between brain, brain, brain stem, central nervous system, cerebellar hemispheres, cerebellum, cerebrospinal fluid, cerebrum,… … Moby Thesaurus
mantle — Synonyms and related words: aerate, apply to, arachnoid, arbor vitae, archipallium, armory, badge, badge of office, badges, baton, beat, between brain, blanch, blanket, blazonry, block, blush, bonnet, boot, brain stem, brassard, breech, button,… … Moby Thesaurus
eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… … Universalium
cortical area — noun any of various regions of the cerebral cortex • Syn: ↑cortical region • Hypernyms: ↑area, ↑region • Hyponyms: ↑association area, ↑association cortex, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cortical region — noun any of various regions of the cerebral cortex • Syn: ↑cortical area • Hypernyms: ↑area, ↑region • Hyponyms: ↑association area, ↑association cortex, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
frontal cortex — noun that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead • Syn: ↑frontal lobe • Hypernyms: ↑lobe • Part Holonyms: ↑cerebral cortex, ↑cerebral mantle, ↑pallium, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
