auditory cortex

/ˌɔdəˈtɔri ˌkɔrˈtɛks/
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Definitions of auditory cortex
  1. noun
    the cortical area that receives auditory information from the medial geniculate body
    synonyms: auditory area
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    type of:
    cortical area, cortical region
    any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
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