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cortex

noun

The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus

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Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
X
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. The tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus

noun

  1. The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

noun

  1. The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal

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