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Cortical

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

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Cortex 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cortex 74% connected

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

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pallium 74% 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 15% interchangeable

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Pallium 74% 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 15% interchangeable

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Cortex 66% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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