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motor cortex

noun
  1. the region of the cerebral cortex concerned with transmitting impulses to the voluntary muscles.

Origin of motor cortex

First recorded in 1885–90
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motor cortex in Medicine

motor cortex

n.
  1. The region of the cerebral cortex influencing movements of the face, neck and trunk, and arm and leg.excitable area motor area Rolando's area
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