Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or directed away from the cortex

“The corticifugal fibers in the brain are involved in the processing of sensory information.”

2. noun

a nerve fiber that conveys signals from the cortex to other parts of the brain or spinal cord

“The corticifugal pathway plays a crucial role in the regulation of motor functions.”

3. adverb

in a way that is related to or directed away from the cortex

“The corticifugal responses in the animal’s behavior were observed during the experiment.”