outer layer of tissue; cortex
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outer layer of tissue; cortex
formalA technical term in biology and anatomy. Often refers to the protective outer layer of plant stems (epidermis) or the cerebral cortex in neurobiology.
Xiǎn显
wēi微
jìng镜
xià下
kě可
yǐ以
qīng清
xī晰
de地
kàn看
dào到
zhí植
wù物
jīng茎
de的
pí皮
céng层
xì细
bāo胞
。
Under the microscope, the cells of the plant stem's cortex can be clearly seen.
Dà大
nǎo脑
pí皮
céng层
shì是
rén人
lèi类
gāo高
jí级
sī思
wéi维
huó活
dòng动
de的
zhōng中
shū枢
。
The cerebral cortex is the center for advanced cognitive activities in humans.
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Zhè这
kē棵
shù树
de的
pí皮
céng层
hěn很
hòu厚
，
néng能
yǒu有
xiào效
dǐ抵
yù御
yán严
hán寒
。
This tree's bark (cortex) is very thick, effectively resisting severe cold.