cortex
//ˈkɔːr.tɛks//
Noun
cortexSingular
corticesPlural
1
The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, composed of gray matter and responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, perception, and memory.
The cerebral cortex plays a crucial role in memory and learning.
2
The outer layer of an organ or body part, such as the kidney or adrenal gland.
The adrenal cortex produces important hormones that regulate metabolism.
3
In botany, the tissue of a plant stem or root lying between the epidermis and the vascular tissue.
The cortex of the plant root stores starch and other nutrients.