afferent


Definition: Meaning of, afferent in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈaf(ə)r(ə)nt /

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  1. physiology of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS
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afferent afferents
  1. a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
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afferent used in phrases

  • afferent fiber (noun)
    1. a nerve fibre that carries impulses toward the central nervous system
  • afferent nerve (noun)
    1. a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
  • afferent neuron (noun)
    1. a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord
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