inferotemporal

adjective

in·​fe·​ro·​tem·​po·​ral -ˈtem-p(ə-)rəl How to pronounce inferotemporal (audio)
1
: being the inferior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex
also : situated or occurring in, on, or under this part
the inferotemporal gyrus
inferotemporal cortical neurons
inferotemporal lesions
2
: of, relating to, or being the lower lateral quadrant of the eye or visual field
extraction of the lens by the inferotemporal route

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“Inferotemporal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/inferotemporal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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