subcortical

American  

[suhb-kawr-ti-kuhl] / sʌbˈkɔr tɪ kəl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. situated beneath the cortex.

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Other Word Forms

• subcortically adverb

Etymology

Origin of subcortical

First recorded in 1805–15; sub- + cortical

Example Sentences

Both cortical and subcortical regions demonstrated meaningful relationships between structural decline and memory performance.

From Science Daily

"This demonstrates that the ability to select or prioritize visual information is embedded in the oldest subcortical circuits of the brain."

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The kind of low-level gaze-following they engage in is mediated by subcortical structures of the brain–those more “primitive” parts also found in mammals and fish.

From Salon

The analyses expand on previous findings, exploring multiple cortical and subcortical regions of the human brain.

From Science Daily

Ghosh, who specializes in subcortical brain structures, suggested that the LC might be a good candidate to study for these effects.

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