in·fe·ro·tem·po·ral | \ -ˈtem-p(ə-)rəl 
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\Medical Definition of inferotemporal
1 : being the inferior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex also : situated or occurring in, on, or under this part the inferotemporal gyrus inferotemporal cortical neurons inferotemporal lesions
2 : of, relating to, or being the lower lateral quadrant of the eye or visual field
extraction of the lens by the inferotemporal route
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