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Cortical

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cor·ti·cal (kôrt-kl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, derived from, or consisting of cortex.
2. Of, relating to, associated with, or depending on the cerebral cortex.

Cortical
Regarding the cortex, or the outer layer of the brain, as distinguished from the inner portion.

cortical,
adj pertaining to or consisting of a cortex.

cortical
pertaining to or emanating from a cortex, usually bone, cerebral or adrenal.

cortical epilepsy
see partial seizure.
cortical hyperplasia
caused by chronic stimulation of the adrenal cortex by ACTH.
cortical necrosis
cortical sinus
vascular sinuses in the cortex of a lymph node.


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