Neocortex Meaning in English

word

US

ˌnioʊˈkɔːrtɛks

nee-oh-KAWR-teks

UK

ˌniːəʊˈkɔːtɛks

nee-uh-KAW-teks

التعريف

The neocortex is the outer layer of the brain in mammals, responsible for higher brain functions such as sensory perception, language, and conscious thought.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used mainly in scientific, medical, and academic contexts when talking about brain anatomy or neuroscience. Not used in everyday conversation. Related terms: 'cortex', 'prefrontal cortex'. Singular noun; rarely pluralized.

• Spanish: neocorteza
• Portuguese (BR): neocórtex
• Portuguese (PT): neocórtex
• Chinese (Simplified): 新皮质
• Chinese (Traditional): 新皮質
• Hindi: नियोकोर्टेक्स
• Arabic: القشرة الجديدة
• Bengali: নিওকর্টেক্স
• Russian: неокортекс
• Japanese: 新皮質（しんひしつ）
• Vietnamese: vỏ não mới
• Korean: 신피질
• Turkish: neokorteks
• Urdu: نیو کارٹیکس
• Indonesian: neokorteks

جمل نموذجية

The neocortex is a part of the brain.

basic

Humans have a very large neocortex.

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The neocortex helps us think and speak.

basic

Most of our reasoning and planning comes from the neocortex.

natural

Damage to the neocortex can affect memory and decision-making.

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Scientists are still learning how the neocortex controls complex behaviors.

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