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Cortex
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córtex, córtex cerebral
(anatomy) the outer layer of the anterior part of the brain, called cerebrum, containing gray matter
Exemplos
The somatosensory cortex, located in the parietal lobe, receives and processes sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints.
O córtex somatossensorial, localizado no lobo parietal, recebe e processa informações sensoriais da pele, músculos e articulações.
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córtex, casca
the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plants and animals, such as the renal cortex of a kidney or the cortical cells beneath a stem's epidermis
Exemplos
Fungal pathogens often invade the plant cortex first, disrupting water and nutrient transport.
Os patógenos fúngicos frequentemente invadem primeiro o córtex da planta, interrompendo o transporte de água e nutrientes.
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córtex, córtex do cristalino
the layer of lens fibers surrounding the central nucleus of the eye's crystalline lens, crucial for flexibility and light refraction
Exemplos
In diabetic patients, excess glucose can accumulate in the lens cortex and accelerate clouding.
Em pacientes diabéticos, o excesso de glicose pode acumular-se no córtex da lente e acelerar o embaçamento.
