cortex

[US]/'kɔːteks/
[UK]/'kɔrtɛks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the outer layer of the brain or another organ; the outer layer of a plant.

Phrases & Collocations

cerebral cortex

visual cortex

prefrontal cortex

adrenal cortex

cortex moutan

motor cortex

renal cortex

orbitofrontal cortex

cortex cinnamomi

somatosensory cortex

Example Sentences

the temporal cortex of the brain

Purpose:To detect the expression of adrenocorticotropin(ACTH) in adrenal cortex hyperplasia, and to explore the mechanism of adrenal cortex glomorulosa zona hyperplasia development.

The RI of cortex was different at various regions, especialy in CGD.The inadiquate perfusion of cortex appeared first at isovolumetric systole.

Creosote, Gambir, Cortex Phellodendri, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae.

Major Topics: Striate Cortex Receptive Field Organization, Cytoarchitecture, Modular Organization, Imaging.

Abstract The influence due to the stimulation of the auditory cortex on the response of the MGB units was investigated on 39 adult rabbits immobilized with Flaxedil.

There are a large number of starch grains in most cells of protocorm and in cells of cortex parenchyma of rhizome, but almost no starch grain is found in pseudobulb.

CT could clearly demonstrate the extent of bone involved,the destruction of cortex,periosteal reaction,change of soft tissue and sequestrum.

In addition, atrophy of the thalamencephalon which presents close connection with the motor-sensory cortex of the brain may occur secondary to the unilateral cerebral cortical infarction.

Methods Clinical and follow up data were summarized for 42 children with adrenogenital syndrome, including 30 cases of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and 12 cases of adrenal cortex tumor.

Objective:To reseach into the α-adrenoreceptor mechanism of noradrenaline (NA) modulating the neuronal discharges,evoked and spontaneous,in the primary somatosensory cortex of rats.

<br/> Using in situ hybridization method,we examined CCK mRNA positive signal in temporal cerebral cortex of audiogenic seizure-prone rats(P77PMC)before and after a single or multiple seizures.

Ground meristem The central region of the apical meristem from which the ground tissues of pith, cortex, medullary rays, and mesophyll differentiate. In root meristem it is also called periblem.

On the basis of the translative rule of the fibers during spinning, we achieved the "cortex & core" constructive yarn.The content of the water-repellent crude fiber was designed as 10%, 30% and 50%.

Ginger contains spicy ginger oil, zingiberol, gingerone, zingiberene and gingerol etc. which can relieve the cerebral cortex, heart and central nerve.

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