neocortex Synonyms & Antonyms
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Neocortex as a Noun
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The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex.
Word Forms & Grammar
neocortex (plural neocortices or neocortexes)
Origin of Neocortex
From neo- + cortex.
Word Facts for Neocortex
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex |
| Plural | neocortices |