cortex
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
outer layer of a gland or organ in the body; tissue next to the external layer in plantsPart of speech:
NounPlural: no plural
Example sentences with this word:
The adrenal cortex and the cerebral cortex are examples of these outer layers or cortices.
In plant stems and roots the cortex is between vascular tissue and the epidermis.
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