noun Download 🔗Share The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain. Examples : "Thinking hard about the math problem activated the neurons in Maria's brain's cortex. " organ anatomy physiology biology medicine body science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The tissue of a stem or root that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue. Examples : "The science student carefully dissected the plant stem to observe the cortex, the layer of tissue between the outer skin and the central core. " biology plant anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading