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`corpulence| correspondence
`thing considered a cause ofharm, damage,or discontent: Hetook courses
`to remedy his abysmalignorance, Redress refers to setting right something
`considered immoral or unethical and usually involves some kind ofrec-
`ompense: “They said he had done very little to redress the abuses that the
`army had committed against the civilian population” (Daniel Wilkinson).
`Revise suggests change that results from careful reconsideration: The
`agency revised its safety recommendations in view of the new findings.
`Amend implies improvement through alteration or correction: “When-
`ever [the people] shail grow weary of the existing government, they can
`exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or their revolutionary
`right to dismember or overthrow it” (Abraham Lincoln).
`
`Navy; serving either with the Navy or the Marines, who has been trained
`to give first aid and basic medical treatment, especially in combatsitu-
`ations. 2. A memberof a government-sponsored group designated as a
`corps: Peace Corpsmen.
`cor-pu-lence (kér!pys-lans) n. The condition of being excessively fat;
`obesity. [Middle English, corporality < Latin corpulentia, corpulence <
`ulentus, corpulent < corpus, body; see k¥rep- in App. 1.]
`cor-pu-lent(kér/pya-lant) adj. Having an abundance or excess of
`flesh or fat. See Synonymsatfat.
`cor pul-mo-na-le (kor! pool’ma-na/lé, -nalfé,pal’-) n. Acutestrain
`or hypertrophy ofthe right ventricle caused by a disorder of the lungs
`or of the pulmonary blood vessels. [New Latin cor pulméndle : Latin cor,
`cor-rec-tion (ka-rék/shan) n. 1. The act or process of correcting. 2.
`heart + NewLatin pulméndle, neuter ofpulmdndlis, of the lungs.]
`Somethingoffered or substituted for a mistake orfault: made corrections
`corpus (kér’pas) m., pl. -po-ra (-par-a) 1. A large collection of writ-
`in the report. 3a. Punishment intended to rehabilitate or improve. b.
`ings of a specific kind or on a specific subject. 2. A collection of writings
`corrections The treatmentofoffenders through a system ofpenalin-
`or recorded remarks used for linguistic analysis. 3. Economics a. The
`carceration, rehabilitation, probation, and parole, or the administrative
`capital or principal amount,as ofan estate or trust, b, The principal of a
`system by which theseare effectuated. 4. An amountor quantity added
`bond. 4. Anatomy a. The main part of a bodily structure or organ. b. A
`or subtracted in order to correct. 5, A decline in stock-marketactivity or
`distinct bodily mass or organ having a specific function. 5. The overall
`prices following a period ofincreases. —cor-rec'tion-aladj.
`jength of a violin. [Middle English < Latin; see krep- in App. I.]
`cor-rec-ti-tude (ks-r2k/ti-tood’, -tyood") n. Appropriate manners
`corpus al-bi-cans(al’bi-kinz’) n, The white fibrous scar tissue in
`and behavior; propriety.
`an ovary that results after the involution and regression of the corpus
`cor-rec-tive (ka-rék/tiv) adj. Tending or intended to correct: correc-
`luteum. [New Latin corpus albicans : Latin corpus, body + New Latin
`tive lenses, % n. An agent that corrects. —corerectivesly adv,
`albicans, whitening,]
`Cor-reg-gio (ka-réj/6, ko-réd/ja), Antonio Allegri da 14942-1534.
`corpus cal-lo-sum (ka-15‘sam) n., pl. corpora cal+lovsa (k2-16/s3)
`Italian Renaissance painter known for his use ofchiaroscuro. Among his
`The arched bridge of nervoustissue that connects the two cerebral hemi-
`works are devotional pictures, including Holy Night, and frescoes, such
`eres, allowing communication between the right andleft sides of the
`as those in the convent ofSan Paolo in Parma(1518).
`brain. [New Latin corpus callésum : Latin corpus, body + Latin callésum,
`Cor-reg-i-dor (ka-rég/i-dor’, kor-ré/hé-dor?) A island of the north-
`neuter of callosus, callous.]
`ern Philippines at the entrance to Manila Bay. After a prolongedsiege and
`Cor-pus Chris-ti' (kér‘pas kris/té) A city of southern Texas on
`bombardment, Filipino and UStroops surrenderedthefortified island to
`Corpus Christi Bay, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of
`Japan in May 1942. US paratroopers recaptured it in March 1945.
`the Nueces River. Founded as a trading post in 1839,the city developed
`cor-re-late (kér/s-lat’, kor’-) v. -lateed,-lat-ing, -lates —tr. To es-
`asa port.
`;
`tablish or demonstrate as having a correlation: correlated drug abuse and
`Cor-pus Chris-ti? (kér’pas kris’té) 2. A Christian feast in honorof
`crime. —intr. To be related by a correlation. % adj. (-lit, -lat’) Related by
`the Eucharist, observed on thefirst Thursday orthe first Sunday after
`a correlation, especially having corresponding characteristics. * n. (-lit,
`Trinity Sunday. [Middle English < Medieval Latin Corpus Christi, body of
`-lat") Either of two correlate entities; a correlative, [Back-formation <
`Christ : Latin corpus, body + Latin Christi, genitive of Christus, Christ.]
`CORRELATION.] —cor’re-lat/a-ble adj. —cor’re-la'torn.
`cor-pus-cle (kér/pa-sal, -piis’al) n. 1a. An unattached bodycell, such
`cor-re-la-tion (kér‘a-la’shan, kér'-) n. 1. A relationship or connec-
`as a blood or lymph cell. b. A rounded globular mass ofcells, such as
`tion between two things based on co-occurrence or pattern of change: a
`the pressure receptor on certain nerve endings. 2. A discrete particle,
`correlation between drug abuse and crime. 2. Statistics The tendency for
`such as a photon or an electron. 3. A minute globular particle. [Latin
`two values or variables to change together, in cither the same or opposite
`corpusculum, diminutive of corpus, body; see k“rep- in App. I.] —cor+
`way: Ascigarette smoking increases, so does the incidence of lung cancer,
`pus/cu-lar (kér-piiskya-lar) adj.
`indicating a positive correlation. 3. An act of correlating or the condition
`corpus de-lic+ti (di-lik/ti') m. 1. Law The corroborating evidence
`that shows that a crime has been committed, other than a confession
`of being correlated. [Medieval Latin correlatid, correlatién- : Latin com-,
`com- + Latin relatid, relation, report (< relatus, past participle of referre,
`or an alleged accomplice’s statement. 2. A corpse. [New Latin corpus
`to carry back; see RELATE).] —tor’re-la'tionsal adj.
`délicti : Latin corpus, body, collection of facts + Latin délicti, genitive of
`correlation coefficient n. A measure of the interdependence of
`dalicturm, crime.]
`two random variables that rangesin value from —1 to +1, indicating per-
`corpus |u-te-um (ld0/té-2m) n., pl. corpora lustesa (Id0!té-a) A
`fect negative correlation at -1, absence ofcorrelation at zero, and perfect
`yellow, progesterone-secreting mass ofcells that forms from an ovarian
`positive correlation at +1. Also called coefficient ofcorrelation.
`follicle after the release of a mature egg. Also called yellow body. [New
`Latin corpus liiteum : Latin corpus, body + Latin liteum,neuter oflateus,
`cor-rel-a-tive (ks-rél’a-tiv) adj. 1. Related; corresponding. 2. Gram-
`marIndicating a reciprocal or complementary relationship: a correla-
`yellow.]
`i
`tive conjunction. * n. 1. Either of two correlative entities; a correlate. 2.
`corpusstri-a-tum (stri-d/tam) n., pl. corpora stri-a-ta (stri-a’ta)
`GrammarA correlative word or expression. —cor-rel/a-tiveely adv.
`Either of two gray and white striated bodies of nerve fibers located in
`correlative conjunction pn. Either ofa pair of conjunctions, such
`the lower lateral wall of each cerebral hemisphere. [New Latin corpus
`striatum + Latin corpus, body + Latin striatum, neuter of striatus, stri-
`as either... or or both .. . and, that connect twoparts ofa sentence and
`ated,]
`are not used adjacent to each other, The second ofthe pair is always a
`coordinating conjunction.
`cor-rade (ka-rad’) tr. & intr.v. -rad-ed, -rad-ing,-rades To erode or
`cor-re-spond
`(kér'i-spond/, kor’-) intr.v. -spond-ed, -spond-
`be eroded by abrasion.[Latin corradere, to scrape together: com-, com- +
`ing, -sponds 1. To be in agreement, harmony, or conformity. 2. To
`radere, to scrape; see réd- in App. I.] —cor-ra/sion (-ra‘zhan) n. —core
`be similar or equivalent in character, quantity, origin, structure, or func-
`ra/sive (-siv, -ziv) adj.
`tion: English navel corresponds to Greek omphalos. 3. To communicate
`cor-ral (ks-ral’) 1. 1. An enclosure for confining livestock. 2, An en-
`by letter, usually over a period of time. [French correspondre < Medieval
`closure formed by a circle of wagons for defense against attack during
`Latin eee: Latin com-, com- + respondére, to respond; see RE-
`SPOND.
`an encampment. # frv. -ralled,-ral-ling, -rals 1. To drive into and
`hold in a corral. 2. To arrange (wagons) in a corral. 3. To take control
`or possession of. 4, To gather; garner: “difficult for congressional leader-
`+SYNONYMScorrespond, conform, harmonize, coincide, accord, agree
`ship to corral a majority of votes” (DonJ. Pease). (Spanish < Vulgar Latin
`“currdle, enclosure for carts < Latin currus, cart < currere, to run; see
`These verbsall indicate a compatibility between people or things. Cor-
`respond refers to similarity in form, nature, function, character, or
`kers- in App.L.]
`structure: “Scientific statements may or may not correspond to the facts
`cor-rect (ka-rékt’) v. -rect-ed,-rect-ing, -rects —tr, 1a. To make or
`of the physical world” (George Soros). Conform stresses correspondence
`put right: correct a mistake; correct a misunderstanding. b, To remove the
`in essence or basic characteristics, sometimes to an ideal or established
`errors or mistakes from: corrected her previous testimony. €. To indicate
`standard; “Home was the place where I wasforced to conform to someone
`or mark the errors in: correct an exam. 2a. To speak to or communicate
`else's image of who and whatI should be" (bell hooks). Harmonize implies
`with (someone) in order to point out a mistake or error. b. To scold or
`the combination or arrangement of elements in a pleasing whole: The
`punishso as to improve or reform. 3. To remedyor counteract(a defect,
`print on the curtains harmonized with the striped sofa. Coincide stresses
`boy
`oi
`pat
`for example): The new glasses corrected his blurry vision. 4, To adjust
`ou out
`a
`pay
`exact agreement: "His interest happily coincided with his duty”(Edward A.
`80 as to meet a required standard or condition: correct the wheel align-
`60
`took
`dr care
`Freeman). Accord implies harmony, unity, or consistency, as in essential
`ment on a car. —intr. 1. To makecorrections. 2. To make adjustments;
`a.
`father or lure
`nature: “The creed [upon which America was founded] was widely seen
`compensate:correctingfor theeffects ofair resistance. ¢ adj. 1. Free from
`as both progressive and universalistic: It accorded with the future, andit
`&
`pet
`oo boot
`errororfault; true or accurate. 2, Conformingto standards; proper: cor-
`&
`be
`a
`cut
`was open to all” (Everett Carll Ladd). Agree may indicate mere lack of
`rect behavior. (Middle English correcten < Latin corrigere, corréct-: com-,
`i
`pit
`ar urge
`incongruity or discord, although it often suggests acceptance of ideas
`intensive pref; see CoM- + regere, to rule; see reg- in App. I.] —cor-
`i
`bite
`th
`thin
`or actions and thus accommodation: Wefinally agreed on a pricefor the
`rectfa-ble, cor-rect/i-ble adj. —cor-rect/ly adv. —cor-rect/nessn.
`—tor-rec/tor n.
`ir pier
`th
`this
`house. See also synonymsat assent.
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`6 toe
`2
`about,
`cor-re-spon-dence (kér’I-spon'dans, kér’-) n. 1. The act, fact,
`*+SYNONYMS correct, rectify, remedy, redress, revise, amend These verbs
`&
`paw
`item
`or state of agreeing or conforming: The correspondence of the witness’
`or core
`mean to make right what is wrong. Correctrefers to eliminating faults,
`statement with the known facts suggests that he is telling the truth, 2. A
`errors, or defects: J corrected the spelling mistakes. The new design cor-
`similarity, connection, or equivalence:Is there a correspondence between
`Stress marks: " (primary);
`rected theflaws in the earlier version, Rectify stressestheidea ofbringing
`corporal punishment in children and criminal behavior in adults? 3a.
`" (secondary), as in
`something into conformity with a standard ofwhat is right: “It is dishon-
`Communication by the exchange ofletters, e-mails, or other forms of
`dictionary (dik’sha-nér’é)
`est to claim that we can rectify racial injustice without immediate cost
`written messages. b. The messages sent or received.
`(Mari J. Matsuda). Remedy involves removing or counteracting some-
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`correspondence course| cortico—
`correspondence course n. An educational course offered by a
`correspondenceschool.
`correspondence principle n. The principle that predictions of
`quantum theory approach those ofclassical physics in the limit oflarge
`quantum numbers.
`correspondence school».A schoolthat offers instruction by
`mail, sending lessons and examinations to a student.
`cor-re-spon-den-cy (kér’l-spdn’dan-sé, kar'-) m., pl. -cies Cor-
`respondence,
`cor-re-spon-dent (kér’l-spén/dant, kdr’-) n. 1. One who commu-
`nicates by meansofletters, e-mails, or other formsof written messages. 2.
`One employed bythe print or broadcast media to supply newsstories or
`articles: aforeign correspondent. 3. Onethat has regular business dealings
`with another, especially at a distance. 4. Something that corresponds; a
`correlative. ¢ adj, Corresponding. —cor’re-spon/dentely adv.
`cor-re-spond:ing (kér'I-spon/ding, kér’-) adj. 1. Having the same
`or nearly the samerelationship. 2. Accompanying another: a high cor-
`porateposition andits corresponding problems. 3a. Having been assigned
`the responsibility of written communications: a corresponding secretary.
`b. Participating at a distance from the rest of a group: a corresponding
`memberofthe bar association. —cor're-spond/ing:ly adv.
`cor-re-spon:sive (kér'i-spin/siv, kér'-) adj. Jointly responsive.
`—cor‘resspon/sive:ly adv.
`cor-ri-da (ko-ré'ds,-da) n. A bullfight, especially a program in which
`six bulls aged at least four years old are engaged. [Spanish corrida (de
`foros), running (of the bulls), bullfight < past participle of correr, to run
`< Latin currere; see kers- in App. I.)
`cor-ri-do (ko-ré/d) n., pl. -dos A Mexican ballad or folk song.
`[American Spanish < Spanish,ballad < past participle of correr, to run <
`Old Spanish < Latin currere; see kers- in App.I.]
`cor-ri-dor(kér/i-dar, -dér', kérf-) n. 1. A narrow hallway, passageway,
`or gallery, often with rooms or apartments opening ontoit, 2a. A tract
`of land designated or used for a specific purpose, as for railroad lines,
`highways, or pipelines. b. A route designated for a specific purpose: a
`hazardous material corridor; a sea corridorforshipping; aflight corridor. c.
`A route ortract of land used by migrating animals. 3. A thickly populated
`strip of land connecting two or more urban areas: people who live in the
`Boston- Washington corridor. —idiom:corridors of powerTheplaces
`or positions from which peoplein authority wield power, [French < Ital-
`ian corridore < correre, to run < Latin currere; see bene in App. L]
`cor-rie (kér/é, kor’é) n. A round hollowina hillside; a cirque. [Scottish
`Gaelic coire, hollow, cauldron < Old Irish, cauldron, whirlpool.)
`Cor-rie-dale (kér’é-dal’) n. 1. A hornless sheep of a breed developed
`in New Zealand and Australia, raised for its meat and dense wool. 2.
`The woolofthis sheep. [After Corriedale, the sheep run in New Zealand
`where development of the breed was begunin the 1860s.]
`Cor-ri-gan (kér/i-gan, kér?-), Mairead Born 1944.Irish peace activ-
`ist. She shared the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize for work in Northern Ireland's
`peace movement.
`cor-ri-gen-dum (kér'a-jén’dam,kér'-) n., pl. -da (-da) 1. An error
`to be corrected, especially a printer's error, 2. corrigendaA list oferrors
`in a book along with their corrections. [Latin, neuter gerundive of cor-
`rigere, to correct; see CORRECT.)
`cor-ri-gi-ble (kér’i-ja-bal, kér’-) adj. Capable of being corrected,re-
`formed, or improved. [Middle English < Old French < Medieval Latin
`corrigibilis < Latin corrigere, to correct; see CORRECT.] —Cor'ri-gi-bil‘i-
`ty n. —cor'ri-gi-bly adv.
`cor-ri-val (ka-rifval, k6-) n. A rival or opponent. [French < Latin
`corrivalis : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + rivalis, rival; see RIVAL]
`—cor-ri/val adj. —cor+ri/val-ry (-ré) n.
`cor-rob-o-rant (ko-rdb/ar-ant) adj. Archaic Producingor stimulating
`physical vigor. Used of a medicine.
`cor-rob-o-rate (ka-réb/a-rat’) tr.v. -rat-ed, -rat-ing, -rates To
`strengthen or suppor with other evidence; make more certain. See
`Synonyms at confirm. [Latin corréborare, corréborat- ; com-, com- +
`robordre, to strengthen (< rdbur, robor-, strength; see reudh- in App.I).]
`—corrob’o-ra'tion mn. —cor-rob/o-ra'tive (-a-ra'tly, -ar-a-tlv), Cor
`rob/o+ra-to’ry (-ar-a-tér’é) adj. —cor-rob/o-ra‘tor n,
`cor-rob-o-ree (ka-réb/a-ré) n. 1. An Australian Aboriginal dance
`festival held at night, especially in celebration of an important event, 2.
`Australian a. A large, noisy celebration. b. A great tumult; a disturbance.
`[< Dharuk garabari.]
`cor-rode(ks-réd/)v, -rod-ed,-rod-ing, -rodes —ir, 1. To destroy a
`metal oralloy gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action: acid
`corroding metal. 2. To impair steadily; deteriorate: “Doubt and mistrust
`could creep into ourlives, corrodingpersonal andprofessionalrelationships”
`(Philip Taubman), —intr, To be eaten or worn away. [Middle English cor-
`roden < Latin corrédere, to gnaw away: com-, intensive pref; see CoM- +
`rodere, to gnaw; sce réd- in App. I.] —cor-rod/i-ble, cor-rofsi-ble
`(-r6!sa-bal) adj.
`cor-ro-sion (ks-16/zhan) n. 1a. The act or process of corroding. b.
`The condition produced by corroding. 2. A substance, such as rust,
`formed by corroding. [Middle English corosioun, corrosion oftissue <
`Old French corrosion < Medieval Latin corrdésid, corrdsidn-, the act of
`gnawing < Latin corrésus, past participle of corrddere, to gnaw away;
`see CORRODE.)
`cor-ro-sive (k2-r6‘sly, -zIv) adj. 1. Having the capability or tendency
`to cause corrosion: a corrosive acid, 2. Gradually destructive; steadily
`harmful: corrosive anxiety; corrosive increases in prices; a corrosive narcot-
`ics trade, 3. Spitefully sarcastic: corrosive criticism; corrosive wit. % n. A
`substance having the capability or tendency to cause corrosion. —core
`ro/sive-ly adv. —cor-ro/sive-ness n,
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`corrosive sublimate n. See mercuric chloride.
`cor-ru-gate (kér/a-git’, korf-) v. -gat-ed, -gat-ing, -gates —f;. To
`shapeinto foldsor parallel and alternating ridges and grooves. —int;. To
`become shaped into such folds or ridges and grooves: “Nowthe immense
`ocean... sensed the change. Its surface rippled and corrugated where
`sweeping cloud shadows touched it” (John Updike). [Latin corriigére,
`corriigat-, to wrinkle up : com-, com- + rigdre, to wrinkle (< riiga, wrin.
`kle).] —corfru-gate’, corfru-gat’ed (-gi’tid) adj.
`corrugated iron ». A structural sheet iron, usually galvanized,
`shaped in parallel furrows andridges for rigidity.
`cor-ru-ga-tion (k6r’s-ga/shan, kor’-) n. 1a. The act or process of
`corrugating. b. The state of being corrugated. 2. A groove or ridge on a
`corrugated surface.
`cor-rupt (ka-ript’) adj. 1. Marked by immorality and perversion; de-
`praved. 2. Venal or dishonest: @ corrupt mayor. 3. Containing errors or
`alterations, especially ones that prevent proper understanding or use: q
`corrupt translation; a corrupt computerfile. 4. Archaic Tainted; putrid.
` y, -rupt-ed, -rupt-ing, -rupts —fr. 1. To ruin morally; pervert:
`“The argument that modernlife consists ofa menu ofhorrors by which we
`are corrupted... is afounding idea of the critique of modernity” (Susan
`Sontag). 2. To destroy or subvert the honesty or integrity of, as by of.
`fering bribes: “Ourpolitics has been corrupted by money and suffused
`with meanness” (Peter Edelman). 3a. To cause to becomerotten; spoil:
`“There was a strange smellin the room, high andslightly sweet, likeperfume
`corrupted in the bottle” (Bella Bathurst). b. Archaic To render impure,
`contaminate.4a. To alter from original or proper form: “Strangers named
`them the Chippewa, which was corrupted to Ojibway” (Paul Theroux), b,
`Computers To damage (data) in a file or on a disk. —intr. To becomecor-
`Tupt. [Middle English < Latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpere, to
`destroy : com-, intensive pref.; see CoM- + rumpere, to break; see reup-
`in App. I.) —cor-ruptfer, cor-rup/torn. —cor-rup’tive adj. —core
`ruptly adv, —cor-rupt/ness n.
`
`+SYNONYMS corrupt, debase, debauch, deprave, pervert, vitiate These
`verbs mean to ruin utterly in character or quality: was corrupted
`power; debased himself by taking the bribe; a youth debauched by drugs;
`leda life depraved by sensual indulgence; perverted her talent by herpursuit
`ofcommercial success; a laudable goal vitiated by dishonest means.
`cor-rupt-i-ble (ka-rip’ta-bal) adj. Capable of being corrupted: cor-
`ruptible judges. —Cor-rupt’i-bil/isty n. —cor-rupt/isbly adv.
`cor-rup-tion (ka-rip’shan) n. 1a. The act or process of corrupting.
`b. The state of being corrupt. 2. Decay; rot.
`cor-rup-tion-ist (ks-rip/sha-nist) n. One who defends or practices
`corruption,particularly in politics.
`cor-sage (kér-sazh’, -saj’) n. 1. A small bouquet of flowers worn at
`the shoulder or waist or on the wrist. 2. The bodice or waist of a dress.
`[Middle English, torso < Old French < cors, body < Latin corpus; see
`k“rep- in App. I.)
`cor-sair (kér/sar’) n. 1. A pirate, especiallyalong the Barbary Coast. 2.
`A swift pirate ship, often operating with official sanction. [French corsaire
`< Old Provencal corsari < Old Italian corsaro < Medieval Latin cursdrius
`< cursus, plunder < Latin, run, course; see COURSE.]
`corse (kérs) n. Archaic A corpse. [Middle English cors < Old French <
`Latin corpus; see k“rep- in App. I]
`;
`cor-se-let (kér/slit) n. 1. also cors-let (kér’slit) Body armor, espe-
`cially a breastplate. 2. also corese-lette (kér’so-lét’) An undergarment
`that is a combination of alight corset and a brassiere. [French, diminutive
`of Old French cors, body; see conser.)
`cor-set (kér/sit) n. 1. A close-fitting undergarment, often reinforced
`by stays, worn to support and shape the waistline, hips, and breasts. 2.
`A medieval outer garment, especially a laced jacket or bodice. + trv.
`-set-ed, -set-ing, -sets To enclose in oras if in a corset. [Middle Eng-
`lish, bodice < Old French, diminutive of cors, body < Latin corpus; see
`k“rep- in App. I.]
`cor-se-tiere (kér’si-tir’) nm. One who makes,fits, or sells corsets, bras-
`sieres, girdles, and similar undergarments. [French corsetiére, feminine of
`corsetier, corset-maker < corset, corset < Old French; see corset.]
`Cor-si-ca (kér’si-ka) An island of France in the Mediterranean Sea
`north of Sardinia. Napoleon Bonaparte was born onthe island, which
`was ceded to France by Genoain 1768. —Corfsi-can adj. & n.
`cors-let (kér/slit) n. Variant of corselet (sense 1).
`cor-tege also corstége (kér-tézh’) n. 1, A train ofattendants, as of
`a distinguished person; a retinue. 2a, A ceremonial procession. b. A
`funeral procession. [French cortége < Old Italian corteggio < ates
`to pay honor < corte, court < Latin cohors, cohort-, throng; see gher-
`in App. I.]
`Cor-tés (kér-téz/, -tés’), Hernando or Hernan 1485-1547. Spanish
`explorer and conquistador who conquered Aztec Mexico for Spain.
`cor-tex (kérftéks') 1., pl. -tieces (-tl-séz’) or -tex-es 1. Anatomy a.
`‘The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, as ofthe kidney or
`adrenal gland, b, The outerlayer of gray matter that covers the surface of
`the cerebral hemisphere, 2. Botany The region oftissue in a root or stem
`lying between the epidermis and the vascular tissue. 3. An external layer,
`such as barkorrind. (Latin, bark; see sker-7 in App. I.]
`cor-ti-cal(kér‘ti-kal) adj. 1. Of,relating to, derived from,or consisting
`of cortex. 2. Of, relating to, associated with, or depending on the cerebral
`cortex. —cor’ti-cal-ly adv.
`cor-ti-cate (kér'ti-kit, -kit’) also cor-ti-ecateed (-kat'id) adj. Having
`a cortex or a similar specialized outer layer.
`cortico— or cortic- pref Cortex: corticotropin. [< Latin cortex, cortic-,
`bark, rind; see CoRTEX.]
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