noun
cortex
Anatomical term for the outer layer of an organ, especially the cerebral cortex. Often contrasted with 髄質 (medulla).
See also: 髄質
大脳皮質は記憶や思考に関わっている。
The cerebral cortex is involved in memory and thinking.
腎臓の皮質と髄質を顕微
We observed the renal cortex and medulla under a microscope.