Corticipetally

/ˌkɔːrtɪˈsɪpɪtəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or moving toward the cortex.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'corticipetal,' created with '-ly.' Used in neuroscience to describe neural signal flow direction.

Kelly Says

Describing neural signals moving 'corticipetally' is like saying information is heading toward the brain's decision-making center—it's the sensory input stream bringing data to consciousness!

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