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cortex
cortex /ˈkɔrtɛks/
noun
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(
)
The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
(
cerebral mantle
, pallium
, cerebral cortex
, cortex
)
the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
The outer layer of the brain, called the cortex, is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions.
The outer layer of the brain, called the cortex, is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions.
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()
The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
(
cortex
)
the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
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The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
(
cortex
, lens cortex
)
the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
genus Crataegus
genus Crataegus /ˈdʒiːnəs krəˈtiːgəs/
noun
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Thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple
(
Crataegus
, genus Crataegus
)
thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple
act of terrorism
act of terrorism /ækt əv ˈtɛrərɪzəm/
noun
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The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
(
act of terrorism
, terrorism
, terrorist act
)
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
palfrey
palfrey /ˈpælfri/
noun
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[Archaic]
Especially a light saddle horse for a woman
(
palfrey
[Archaic] )
especially a light saddle horse for a woman
In medieval times, noblewomen often rode palfreys due to their gentle nature.
In medieval times, noblewomen often rode palfreys due to their gentle nature.
