What is the meaning of cortex?

noun

  • The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum.
  • The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.
  • The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus.
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