corticipetal, a.
(kɔːtɪˈsɪpɪtəl)
[f. L. cortic-, cortex + petĕre to seek + -al1.]
Originating outside of and running into the cerebral cortex.
| 1898 Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B. CXC. 11 A corticipetal system, passing from the external geniculate body and pulvinar thalami to the cortex of the occipito-angular region. 1959 [see prec.]. |