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afferent

adjective

/ˈæfərənt/

Meaning

carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord

Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.

inflowing, incoming, centripetal

efferent, outgoing

afferent nerves, afferent pathway, afferent fibers

slightly drunk; small or tiny

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when crit...