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cortical

The correct spelling is cortical.

How to pronounce cortical

/ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/

Say it like: Cor-tic-al

The correct spelling is cortical. Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
  2. 2.Pertaining to the cortex of a stem or root—the tissue that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.

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