A specialized layer of cytoplasm found on the inner face of the cell membrane, typically containing a network of actin microfilaments and associated proteins.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Edward Titchener (1867–1927), experimental psychologist. Originally after German Zellhülle.
Definition of cell cortex in US English:
cell cortex
noun
Biology
A specialized layer of cytoplasm found on the inner face of the cell membrane, typically containing a network of actin microfilaments and associated proteins.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Edward Titchener (1867–1927), experimental psychologist. Originally after German Zellhülle.