Corticofugal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Corticofugal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Describing a nerve fibre that originates in, and runs from, the cerebral cortex.
Meaning
(anatomy) Describing a nerve fibre that originates in, and runs from, the cerebral cortex.
Synonyms for corticofugal
Depending on context, synonyms include efferent, corticifugal, corticoefferent.
Antonyms for corticofugal
Common opposites include corticopetal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corticoefferent, corticifugal, efferent, corticopetal, corticogeniculate, cerebrifugal.
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