Definition for Neocortex

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1) The layer of the brain that evolved most recently in mammals.

2) Part of the cerebral cortex; constitutes about 85% of the human brain’s total mass. The neocortex is thought to be responsible for higher level cognitive functions, such as language, learning, memory, and complex thought.