adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain. Examples : "The doctor examined the patient's cortical area of the brain to diagnose the issue. " anatomy organ physiology medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the cortex of a stem or root—the tissue that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue. Examples : "The botanist examined the cortical cells of the carrot root under the microscope to study their role in storing nutrients. " biology plant anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading