
好词典

源自拉丁语 'cortex',意为“树皮”或“外壳”,后引申为器官的外层结构。
❶ 指大脑或器官的外层部分,尤指大脑皮层,负责高级神经功能如思考、记忆和感知。
“The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.”
(大脑皮层负责高级认知功能。)
“Damage to the visual cortex can cause blindness.”
(视觉皮层的损伤可能导致失明。)
cerebral cortex — 指大脑的外层部分,负责处理复杂认知功能如思考、语言和感知。
“The cerebral cortex is divided into four lobes.”
(大脑皮层分为四个脑叶。)
renal cortex — 指肾脏的外层部分,负责过滤血液和调节体液平衡。
“The renal cortex contains the glomeruli for blood filtration.”
(肾皮质包含用于血液过滤的肾小球。)