cortex
US /ˈkɔːr.teks/
UK /ˈkɔːr.teks/
名詞
1.
皮層, 大腦皮層
the outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), composed of folded gray matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
範例:
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The frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex is involved in planning and decision-making.
大腦皮層的額葉參與規劃和決策。
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Damage to the visual cortex can lead to blindness.
視覺皮層受損可能導致失明。
2.
皮質, 外層
the outer layer of an organ or other body structure, as distinguished from its inner or medullary portion.
範例:
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The renal cortex is the outer part of the kidney.
腎皮質是腎臟的外部。
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The adrenal cortex produces various hormones.
腎上腺皮質產生各種激素。
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