[ 'kɔ:tɛks ]
■ noun ( plural cortices -tɪˌsi:z )
1》 Anatomy the outer layer of an organ or structure, such as a kidney or adrenal gland.
↘(also cerebral ~ ) the outer, folded layer of the cerebrum, which plays an important role in consciousness.
2》 Botany an outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root.
Derivatives
cortical adjective
Origin
ME: from L., lit. 'bark'.