neocortical

/ˌnioʊˈkɔrtɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the neocortex, the part of the brain involved in higher mental functions.
    • Neocortical activity increases when we solve a difficult math problem.
    • Certain diseases cause neocortical thinning over time.
    • The study examined neocortical development in infants.