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Definition of Corticipetal

1. Adjective. Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the cerebral cortex.

Medical Definition of Corticipetal

1. Passing in a direction toward the outer surface; denoting nerve fibres conveying impulses toward the cerebral cortex. Synonym: corticoafferent. Origin: L. Cortex, rind, bark, + peto, to seek (05 Mar 2000)

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