Cortex
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The outer layer of grey matter forming the surface of the cerebrum, composed of unmyelinated neurons and responsible for higher cognitive functions.
“The prefrontal cortex plays a central role in decision-making, planning, and personality.”
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