neocortex /neo·cor·tex/ (-kor´teks) the newer, six-layered portion of the cerebral cortex, showing the most highly evolved stratification and organization. Cf. archicortex and paleocortex. 
neocortex
neocortex (nēˈ·ō·kor′·teks),
)
Coronal section through the neocortex, showing the six layers.
ne·o·cor·tex (n   -kôr t ks)n. See isocortex. |
neocortex
[-kôr′teks]
Etymology: Gk, neos, new; L, cortex, bark
the most recently evolved part of the brain. In humans the neocortex includes all of the cerebral cortex except for the hippocampal and piriform areas.
neocortex (nēˈ·ō·kor′·teks),
n the outer surface of the cerebrum that is responsible for higher functions reason, memory, cognition in human beings.
neocortex
neopallium.
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