cortical

adjective cor·ti·cal \ˈkȯr-ti-kəl\

Definition of CORTICAL

: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex

: involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex

— cor·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Medical Dictionary

adjective cor·ti·cal \ˈkȯrt-i-kəl\

: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex <cortical tissue>

: involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex <cortical blindness>

—cor·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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