No. 7,641 in Dutch
cortex
The outer layer of an organ or structure, especially the brain.
In a sentence
De cortex is verantwoordelijk voor vele belangrijke functies in het brein.
The cortex is responsible for many important functions in the brain.
In this sentence, 'cortex' refers to the outer layer of the brain, highlighting its biological and functional role.
In de kunstles bestudeerden we de texturen van schors, of 'cortex', zoals het in het Latijn wordt genoemd.
In art class, we studied the textures of bark, or 'cortex' as it is called in Latin.
Here, 'cortex' is used in its historical Latin context to mean 'bark', showing its broader set of meanings.
Wetenschappers onderzoeken hoe de cortex reageert op verschillende zintuiglijke prikkels.
Scientists are investigating how the cortex responds to various sensory stimuli.
This use of 'cortex' emphasizes its role specific to brain research and neurological responses.
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