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Cortex

Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.

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Cortical 74% connected

Belonging to, or consisting of, bark or rind; resembling bark or rind; external; outer; superficial; as, the cortical substance of the kidney.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cortical 74% connected

Belonging to, or consisting of, bark or rind; resembling bark or rind; external; outer; superficial; as, the cortical substance of the kidney.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 2

Cerebrum 70% connected

The anterior, and in man the larger, division of the brain; the seat of the reasoning faculties and the will. See Brain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lens 70% connected

A piece of glass, or other transparent substance, ground with two opposite regular surfaces, either both curved, or one curved and the other plane, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Pallium 92% connected

A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Medulla 94% connected

Marrow; pith; hence, essence.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Medulla 94% connected

Marrow; pith; hence, essence.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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