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afferent
adjectivetechnicaltécnico/ɐfɛˈɾɛ̃tɨ/a·fe·ren·te
Definition
1That conducts towards a centre or organ (in anatomy, physiology).
Usage examples
“The afferent vessel carries blood to the renal glomerulus.”
“Afferent nerves transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
afferent vesselafferent nerveafferent pathway