NEOCORTEX

neopallium, neocortex

(noun) the cortical part of the neencephalon

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

neocortex (plural neocortices or neocortexes)

(neuroanatomy) The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex.

Anagrams

• cortexone

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