Word: paleocortex
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
le
o
cor
tex
Definition: A layer of the cerebral cortex, intermediate phylogenetically between the neocortex and archicortex, and separated from the neocortex by the rhinal fissure
Morphemes:
Affix: paleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to paleontology; the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλαιός
Language: grc
Decoded: palaios
Meaning: old
Affix: cortex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cortex
Language: la
Decoded: cortex
Meaning: cork, bark