neocortex

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noun

The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex.

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Synonyms

neopallium cerebral cortex neocerebellum proisocortex neurocranium koniocortex cerebral hemisphere braincase neocorticogenesis forebrain encephalon neuraxis corticogenesis neuronymy central nervous system endbrain

Associated

hippocampus limbic cerebellum thalamus pallium striatum amygdala cortical cortex neuronal neurons

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