subcortical — Relating to or located beneath the cerebral cortex, especially referring to structures deep within the brain.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Relating to or located beneath the cerebral cortex, especially referring to structures deep within the brain.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsʌbˈkɔːrtɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My brain's subcortical area must be broken because I forgot my own birthday.
- Researchers found that subcortical structures play a key role in processing fear.
- If the subway ran through your brain's subcortical zone, you'd definitely miss your stop.
subcortical
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsʌbˈkɔːrtɪkəl/]
Relating to or located beneath the cerebral cortex, especially referring to structures deep within the brain.
The neurologist points to subcortical regions deep beneath the brain's outer surface.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sub' (under) + 'cortex' (bark, shell, outer layer) + '-al' (adjective suffix), literally meaning 'beneath the cortex'.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + cortic- (cortex, outer layer) + -al (adjective forming suffix)
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📝Examples
“My brain's subcortical area must be broken because I forgot my own birthday.”
“Researchers found that subcortical structures play a key role in processing fear.”
“If the subway ran through your brain's subcortical zone, you'd definitely miss your stop.”
“The MRI scan revealed subcortical lesions in the patient's brain.”
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