cortex
/ˈkɔɹtɛks/ noun C2- The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
- The tissue of a stem or root that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.
- The outer surface of a piece of flint.
Plural cortexes
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This structure acts as a central relay station, processing visual and auditory data before sending it to the cerebral cortex for interpretation.
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