corticipetal

adjective

cor·​ti·​cip·​e·​tal -ˈsip-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce corticipetal (audio)
: originating without and passing to or toward the cerebral cortex
a corticipetal nerve fiber

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“Corticipetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/corticipetal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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