cortical
adjective
cor·ti·cal ˈkȯr-ti-kəl 
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex
2
: involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex
cortically
ˈkȯr-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Further implicating the chemokine, the increase was localized specifically to the white matter of the hippocampus, with no reactivity in cortical or other subcortical white matter. 
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The Grammy Award nominee, 73, announced that she's been diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) and is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in an emotional, yet optimistic statement on Facebook and her website Friday. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 For instance, researchers are testing neurograins, tiny chips the size of a grain of sand that could hypothetically be sprinkled across the cortical surface. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 It is most frequently seen during the embryonic stage of development, at which point the neurons of the brain’s cortical structures are just being formed. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Research shows that migraine with aura may be caused by a phenomenon called cortical spreading depression, which is an electrical wave that spreads across the brain, Dr. Tariq says. Abigail Libers, SELF, 24 Mar. 2022 Only a few dozen people on the planet have had neural interfaces embedded in their cortical tissue as part of long-term clinical research. New York Times, 12 May 2022 Tucked in the corner is a small space specifically for children with cortical visual impairment. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022 Anti-seizure drugs: These medications can prevent migraine by blocking cortical spreading depression. Abigail Libers, SELF, 24 Mar. 2022 See More
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The Grammy Award nominee, 73, announced that she's been diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) and is showing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in an emotional, yet optimistic statement on Facebook and her website Friday. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022 For instance, researchers are testing neurograins, tiny chips the size of a grain of sand that could hypothetically be sprinkled across the cortical surface. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 It is most frequently seen during the embryonic stage of development, at which point the neurons of the brain’s cortical structures are just being formed. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Research shows that migraine with aura may be caused by a phenomenon called cortical spreading depression, which is an electrical wave that spreads across the brain, Dr. Tariq says. Abigail Libers, SELF, 24 Mar. 2022 Only a few dozen people on the planet have had neural interfaces embedded in their cortical tissue as part of long-term clinical research. New York Times, 12 May 2022 Tucked in the corner is a small space specifically for children with cortical visual impairment. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2022 Anti-seizure drugs: These medications can prevent migraine by blocking cortical spreading depression. Abigail Libers, SELF, 24 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
cortical
adjective
cor·ti·cal ˈkȯrt-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or consisting of cortex
cortical tissue
2
: involving or resulting from the action or condition of the cerebral cortex
cortical blindness