adj
cortical
KAW-tih-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to the outer layer (cortex) of an organ, especially the brain.
"The scan showed unusual cortical activity during the memory task."
How to Use Cortical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adjective form of "cortex" — describing anything to do with that outer layer.
Common pairings
cortical activity
cortical tissue
cortical damage
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Etymology
From Latin cortex ("bark"), plus the adjective ending -al.