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Describing a nerve fibre that originates in, and runs from the cerebral cortex
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corticofugal — adj. same as {corticoefferent}; as, corticofugal discharges. Syn: corticoefferent, corticifugal. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
corticofugal — adjective of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex (Freq. 2) corticofugal discharges • Syn: ↑corticoefferent, ↑corticifugal • Similar to: ↑efferent, ↑motorial … Useful english dictionary
corticofugal — Passing in a direction away from the outer surface; denoting especially nerve fibers conveying impulses away from the cerebral cortex. SYN: corticifugal, corticoefferent. [L. cortex, rind, bark, + fugio, to flee] * * * cor·ti·cof·u·gal… … Medical dictionary
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corticifugal — adjective of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex corticofugal discharges • Syn: ↑corticoefferent, ↑corticofugal • Similar to: ↑efferent, ↑motorial … Useful english dictionary
corticoefferent — adjective of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex corticofugal discharges • Syn: ↑corticofugal, ↑corticifugal • Similar to: ↑efferent, ↑motorial * * * “+ adjective … Useful english dictionary
corticoefferent — adj. (Med.) directed from the cerebral cortex; of nerves and nerve impulses. Syn: corticofugal, corticifugal. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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