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cortex

UK //ˈkɔːteks//US //ˈkɔːrteks//

词源

源自拉丁语 'cortex',意为“树皮”或“外壳”,后引申为器官的外层结构。

noun

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。)

同义词:outer layer, bark, rind, shell, covering

常见短语

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。)