cortex in German
cortex in German is Cortex, Rinde, Kortex — cortex means the outer layer of an organ or body part, especially the brain or a kidney.
cortex in German
Cortex
(countable, anatomy) The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Rinde
(countable, anatomy) The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Kortex
(countable, anatomy) The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
What does "cortex" mean?
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noun The outer layer of an organ or body part, especially the brain or a kidney.
"The cerebral cortex handles higher functions like reasoning and language."
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noun In botany, the layer of tissue in a stem or root just beneath the outer skin.
"Under the microscope, the root's cortex appeared as a thick band of loosely packed cells."
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cortex in a sentence
- The cerebral cortex handles higher functions like reasoning and language.
- Damage to the visual cortex can affect how the brain processes what the eyes see.
- Under the microscope, the root's cortex appeared as a thick band of loosely packed cells.
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What is "cortex" in German?
"cortex" in German is Cortex, Rinde, Kortex. cortex means: The outer layer of an organ or body part, especially the brain or a kidney.
How do you use "cortex" in a sentence?
Example: "The cerebral cortex handles higher functions like reasoning and language." In German, "cortex" is Cortex, Rinde, Kortex.
Are there other ways to say "cortex" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cortex": Cortex, Rinde, Kortex.
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