exterofective

adjective

ex·​tero·​fec·​tive -ˈfek-tiv How to pronounce exterofective (audio)
: of, relating to, dependent on, or constituting the part of the nervous system comprising the brain, the cranial and spinal nerves, and the spinal cord compare interofective

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“Exterofective.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/exterofective. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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