How to Pronounce "subcortical"
word
sʌbˈkɔrtɪkəl
sub-KOR-ti-kuhl
sʌbˈkɔːtɪkəl
sub-KAW-ti-kuhl
Definition
Located below or beneath the cortex of the brain, often referring to structures deep inside the brain responsible for various functions.
IPA Transcription
American English
sʌbˈkɔrtɪkəl
British English
sʌbˈkɔːtɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-KOR-ti-kuhl
UK
sub-KAW-ti-kuhl
Listen in Context
The MRI showed changes in the subcortical areas of the brain.
Some movement disorders are related to subcortical brain structures.
Memory problems can occur when subcortical regions are damaged.
Doctors found a rare tumor in one of the subcortical regions, which explained her symptoms.