subcortical

adjective sub·cor·ti·cal \-ˈkȯr-ti-kəl\

Definition of SUBCORTICAL

: of, relating to, involving, or being a part of the brain below the cerebral cortex <subcortical lesions>

1899

Medical Dictionary

adjective sub·cor·ti·cal \-ˈkȯrt-i-kəl\

: of, relating to, involving, or being nerve centers below the cerebral cortex <subcortical lesions> <subcortical sensation>

—sub·cor·ti·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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