Cortex

Synonyms of cortex

• brain
• cerebral cortex
• cerebrum
• gray matter

Antonyms of cortex

• limbic system
• brain stem
• subcortex

Collocations of cortex

cerebral cortex

Frequency: 80 %

The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher brain functions.

visual cortex

Frequency: 75 %

The visual cortex processes visual information from the eyes.

frontal cortex

Frequency: 70 %

Damage to the frontal cortex can affect decision-making abilities.

motor cortex

Frequency: 65 %

The motor cortex controls voluntary movements of the body.

prefrontal cortex

Frequency: 60 %

The prefrontal cortex is involved in complex cognitive behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions for cortex

• Phrase: cortex of the brain
  Meaning: the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions
  Usage: The cortex of the brain is where complex thinking takes place.