precentral

adjective

pre·​cen·​tral -ˈsen-trəl How to pronounce precentral (audio)
: situated in front of the central sulcus of the brain
the precentral motor cortex

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“Precentral.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/precentral. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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