tonotopic

to·no·top·ic

(tō-nō-top'ik), Denoting a spatial arrangement of structures that subserve various frequencies, as in the auditory pathway. [tono- + G. topos, place]

to·no·top·ic

(tō'nō-top'ik) Denoting a spatial arrangement of structures such that certain tone frequencies are transmitted, as in the auditory pathway. [tono- + G. topos, place]