subcortical
|sub-cor-ti-cal|
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/sʌbˈkɔːrtɪkəl/
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/sʌbˈkɔːtɪkəl/
beneath the cortex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subcortical' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'subcorticalis,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'cortex' meant 'bark or rind.'
Historical Evolution
'subcorticalis' transformed into the English word 'subcortical' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under the bark or rind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'located beneath the cerebral cortex.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located beneath the cerebral cortex.
The subcortical structures play a crucial role in processing emotions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 19:03