Definitions

afferent

[af-er-uhnt] / ˈæf ər ənt /

ADJECTIVE

sensory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audiovisual auditory aural neural neurological olfactory sensual sonic tactile visual

STRONG

sensational

WEAK

acoustic audible auricular clear discernible distinct gustative gustatory hearable lingual ocular olfactive ophthalmic optic perceptible phonic plain receptive sensatory sensible

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Afferent and efferent can also refer generally to neurons which, respectively, bring information to or send information from brain region.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

afferent

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