cortex
noun/ˈkɔrtɛks/
Frequency rank: #6,892 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The outer layer of an organ, especially the brain.
Example sentence
The outer layer of the brain, known as the cortex, plays a key role in memory and decision-making.
Synonyms & related words
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