Definition of Corticoafferent

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

Exact synonyms: Corticipetal
Similar to: Afferent

Medical Definition of Corticoafferent

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Corticoafferent

corticalization
cortically
corticalosteotomy
corticate
corticectomy
cortices
corticiferous
corticiform
corticifugal
corticine
corticines
corticipetal
cortico-
cortico-hypothalamic
corticoafferent (current term)
corticobulbar
corticobulbar fibre
corticobulbar tract
corticocallosal
corticocerebellar
corticocerebellum
corticocortical
corticoefferent
corticofugal
corticogenesis
corticoid
corticoids
corticoliberin
corticolimbic

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