cortico-

a combining form representing cortex in compound words: corticosteroid.

Origin of cortico-

<Latin cortic- (stem of cortexcortex) + -o-

Words Nearby cortico-

Cortés, Hernando
cortex
Corti
cortical
corticate
cortico-
corticolous
corticosteroid
corticosterone
corticotrophic
corticotrophin

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How to use cortico- in a sentence

O Cortico is run by Portuguese grandmothers and offers different interpretations of classic dishes.
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In the infant cortico-spinal anastomoses are awanting, and volitional power is dependent on their establishment and development.
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British Dictionary definitions for cortico-

cortico-

combining form

indicating the cortex: corticotrophin

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