neocortex
Definition
- Noun:
- The evolutionarily newest part of the cerebral cortex: The "neocortex" is the part of the mammalian brain involved in higher-order functions such as sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning, and language.
Usage
- The word "neocortex" is a technical, scientific term used primarily in the fields of neuroscience, biology, and psychology. It refers to a specific anatomical structure.
- It is typically used in academic, medical, or educational contexts.
- Example:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Phylogenetic perspective: The neocortex is often discussed in terms of its evolutionary development, contrasting it with the older archicortex and paleocortex.
- The emergence of the neocortex marked a major transition in vertebrate brain evolution.
Variants and Related Words
- Neocortical (adj): Pertaining to the neocortex.
- The research focused on neocortical development in the fetus.
- Isocortex: A synonym sometimes used interchangeably with neocortex, emphasizing its uniform six-layered structure.
Synonyms
- Isocortex: (Technical synonym)
- Neopallium: (An older, less common term)
Notes
- The "neocortex" is distinct from other parts of the cerebral cortex, such as the allocortex (which includes the hippocampus and olfactory cortex). It is characterized by having six cellular layers (I-VI).
- It constitutes the largest part of the cerebral cortex in humans.
Noun
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the cortical part of the neencephalon
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