Hirnrinde

cerebral cortex

noun HIRN-rin-de Rare

Usage Note

Hirnrinde is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions. It is discussed in popular neuroscience articles; the related compound Großhirnrinde and the adjective kortikal (cortical) are frequent collocations.

Examples

"Die Hirnrinde ist für komplexe Denkleistungen und Sprache zuständig."

Natural Translation

The cerebral cortex is responsible for complex cognitive tasks and language.

Literal Translation

The brain-bark is for complex thinking-performances and language responsible.

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