Cortex and Shell

Cortex

Cortex noun - The tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.
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Synonyms for Cortex

Shell and cortex are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Cortex".

Nearby Word: cortical

Shell

Shell noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.
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Synonyms for Shell

Cortex and shell are semantically related. You can use "Cortex" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled
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