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