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cortical
adjective cor·ti·cal \ˈkȯr-ti-kəl\
Definition of CORTICAL
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex
2
: involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex
— cor·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of CORTICAL
1671
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cortical
adjective cor·ti·cal \ˈkȯrt-i-kəl\
Medical Definition of CORTICAL
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex <cortical tissue>
2
: 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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