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1. (n.) cerebral cortex
the outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum associated with the higher brain functions, as voluntary movement, sensory perception, and learning.
Etymology: (1925–30)
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1. (noun) cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium, cortex
the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
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1. cerebral cortex
The thin layer of gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere that develops from the telencephalon and folds into gyri. It reaches its highest development in man and is responsible for intellectual faculties and higher mental functions.
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