cortexes
Cortex (plural cortexes or cortices) denotes an outer layer or rind that surrounds a structure. The term is used across disciplines such as neuroscience, anatomy, and botany. In formal scientific writing, cortices is often preferred for many terms (such as cerebral cortices), though cortexes appears in general usage.
In neuroanatomy, the cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the cerebrum, made of gray matter with
In endocrinology and nephrology, the adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland, producing corticosteroids
In botany, the cortex is the layer between the epidermis and vascular tissue in stems and roots.
Other usages include the cortical bone, the dense outer layer of a bone, and various outer coverings