Complete Definition of "afferent"

English
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Etymology
From L. efferens, present participle of efferre.

Adjective
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  1. Carrying towards.

:an afferent nerve carries impulses from the body to the brain

Antonyms
efferent

Translations
trans-top|Carrying towards
Czech: dost�edivý m (about nerves)
trans-mid
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