Pronunciation: /ˈæfərənt/
noun a nerve or nerve impulse that conducts impulses toward the central nervous system
A1 I learned about afferent nerves in my biology class.
A2 The doctor explained how afferent signals travel to the brain.
B1 The afferent pathway carries sensory information to the central nervous system.
B2 Researchers are studying the role of afferent neurons in pain perception.
C1 Afferent fibers transmit signals from the body to the brain for processing.
C2 The complex network of afferent connections in the nervous system is fascinating to neuroscientists.
adjective relating to or conducting inward or toward something, especially a nerve impulse that moves toward the central nervous system
A1 The afferent nerves carry sensory information from the body to the brain.
A2 The doctor explained that the afferent pathway is responsible for sending signals to the brain.
B1 The afferent arteriole brings blood to the glomerulus in the kidney.
B2 The afferent lymphatic vessels transport fluid and cells to the lymph nodes for filtering.
C1 Researchers are studying the afferent connections between different regions of the brain.
C2 The afferent neurons play a crucial role in transmitting information to the central nervous system.
formal The afferent nerves carry sensory information from the body to the brain.
informal When you touch something hot, the afferent nerves send a signal to your brain to move your hand away.
slang My afferent nerves are on high alert after that scary movie!
figurative Her afferent intuition told her not to trust him.
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