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1. afferent

adjective. ['ˈæfɝənt'] of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS.

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  • adferens (Latin)

2. afferent

noun. ['ˈæfɝənt'] a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system.

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  • adferens (Latin)

3. neuron

noun. ['ˈnʊrɑːn'] a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.

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