subcortex

sʌbˈkɔrːtɪks

Definitions

1. noun

The part of the brain beneath the cortex, including the thalamus, hypothalamus, and brainstem.

“The subcortex regulates many of the brain’s autonomic functions, such as heart rate and breathing.”

Synonyms

  • brainstem
  • subcortical region

Antonyms

  • cortex