afferent
adjectivetécnico/ɐfɛˈɾɛ̃tɨ/técnico
a·fe·ren·te
Definition
That conducts towards a centre or organ (in anatomy, physiology).
The afferent vessel carries blood to the renal glomerulus.
Afferent nerves transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.
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Common collocations
afferent vesselafferent nerveafferent pathway
Etymology
Do latim 'afferens, -entis', particípio presente de 'afferre'.