CORTICALLY

cortically

(adverb) with respect to the cortex; “cortically induced arousal”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cortically (not comparable)

With respect to, or via the cortex.

Source: Wiktionary


CORTICAL

Cor"ti*cal (kr"t-kal), a. Etym: [L. cortex bark: cf. F. cortical.]

Definition: Belonging to, or consisting of, bark or rind; resembling bark or rind; external; outer; superficial; as, the cortical substance of the kidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BARGAIN

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