subcortex

/ (sʌbˈkɔːtɛks) /

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noun plural -tices (-tɪˌsiːz)

anatomy the matter of the brain situated beneath the cerebral cortex

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Derived forms of subcortex

subcortical (sʌbˈkɔːtɪkəl), adjective

Words nearby subcortex

subcontinent, subcontract, subcontractor, subcontrary, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, subcortex, subcortical, subcosta, subcostal artery, subcostal muscle, subcostal nerve

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Medical definitions for subcortex

subcortex

[ sŭb-kôr′tĕks ]

n. pl. sub•cor•ti•ces (-tĭ-sēz′)

The portion of the brain immediately below the cerebral cortex.

Other words from subcortex

sub•cor′ti•cal (-tĭ-kəl) adj.