cortex
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/ˈkɔːrteks/
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/ˈkɔːteks/
The outer part of certain body structures, like the brain or the skin of a tree.
The doctor explained that the cortex is the outer layer of the kidney, which plays a crucial role in filtering blood.
医生解释说,皮层是肾脏的外层,它在过滤血液方面起着至关重要的作用。