Definition of corticofugal in English:
corticofugal
(also corticifugal)
adjectiveˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈfjuːɡ(ə)lˌkôrdəkōˈfyo͞oɡəl
Anatomy (of a nerve fibre) originating in and running from the cerebral cortex.
〔剖〕（神经纤维）离皮质的，离皮层的
Example sentencesExamples
- Components of the corona radiata and internal capsule are displayed, showing the convergence of corticofugal fibers as they descend to brainstem levels.
- These projection fibers consist largely of ascending fibers of the thalamic radiation and descending corticofugal fibers.
- The most striking feature of this preparation is the convergence of great masses of corticofugal fibers from extensive areas of cerebral cortex.
- In addition to these corticofugal fibers, the ventral pons contains the transversely oriented pontocerebellar fibers.
Origin
Late 19th century: from cortico- 'cortex' + Latin fugere 'run from'.
Definition of corticofugal in US English:
corticofugal
(also corticifugal)
adjectiveˌkôrdəkōˈfyo͞oɡəl
Anatomy (of a nerve fiber) originating in and running from the cerebral cortex.
〔剖〕（神经纤维）离皮质的，离皮层的
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition to these corticofugal fibers, the ventral pons contains the transversely oriented pontocerebellar fibers.
- These projection fibers consist largely of ascending fibers of the thalamic radiation and descending corticofugal fibers.
- Components of the corona radiata and internal capsule are displayed, showing the convergence of corticofugal fibers as they descend to brainstem levels.
- The most striking feature of this preparation is the convergence of great masses of corticofugal fibers from extensive areas of cerebral cortex.
Origin
Late 19th century: from cortico- ‘cortex’ + Latin fugere ‘run from’.