Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Cortex

• (n.) Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.
• (n.) Bark; rind; specifically, cinchona bark.
• (n.) The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.

Synonyms of Cortex

• Cerebral Cortex
• Cerebral Mantle
• Pallium
• Lens Cortex

Antonyms of Cortex

• Medulla

Homophones of Cortex