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Cortex

noun

(pl. cortices)

The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum. Synonyms: cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium.

The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.

The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus. Synonym: lens cortex.

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... therefore very useful in some Cases. The Fruit, if ripe, will presently cleanse a foul Wound, but causes Pain. The Fruit is rotten, when ripe, and commonly contains four flat Kernels, call'd Stones, which is the Seed. 'Tis said, the Cortex Peruvianus comes from a Persimmon-Tree, that grows in New-Spain. I have try'd the Drying of this Bark, to imitate it, which it does tolerably well, and agrees therewith. It is binding enough to work the ...

— A New Voyage to Carolina • John Lawson

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