01 n. Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.
pl.
Cortices ((-t�-s�z))
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1.
Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.
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2.
Bark; rind; specifically, cinchona bark.(Med.)
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3.
The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.(Anat.)