neocortex
/ˌnioʊˈkɔrtɛks/
noun
- The most recently evolved part of the brain, responsible for higher functions such as sensory perception, language, reasoning, and conscious thought.
- The neocortex is much larger in humans than in most other animals.
- Damage to the neocortex can affect a person's ability to speak or plan.
- Scientists study the neocortex to understand how we process complex information.