cortico-


  1. a combining form representing cortex in compound words: corticosteroid.

Origin of cortico-

1
<Latin cortic- (stem of cortexcortex) + -o-

Words Nearby cortico-

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How to use cortico- in a sentence

  • O Cortico is run by Portuguese grandmothers and offers different interpretations of classic dishes.

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  • In the infant cortico-spinal anastomoses are awanting, and volitional power is dependent on their establishment and development.

British Dictionary definitions for cortico-

cortico-

combining form
  1. indicating the cortex: corticotrophin

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