subcortex

noun

sub·​cor·​tex ˌsəb-ˈkȯr-ˌteks, ˈsəb- How to pronounce subcortex (audio)
: the parts of the brain immediately beneath the cerebral cortex

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“Subcortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/subcortex. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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