| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| cortex | the outer covering of the brain or an organ |
| decortication | The removal of the outer layer or cortex from a structure, esp. the lung, brain, or other organ |
| lateralize | (of an organ, function, or activity) Be largely under the control of one side of the brain |
| adventitial | relating to the adventitia, the outermost covering of an organ or part, esp of a blood vessel |
| dorsum | the back or outer surface of an organ, part, etc. |
| dorsa | the back or outer surface of an organ, part, etc. |
| cortices | An outer layer of another organ or body part such as a kidney (therenal cortex), the cerebellum, or a hair |
