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afferent

2 entries found.
  1. 1afferent (adjective)
  2. 2afferent (noun)

Main Entry: 1af·fer·ent
Pronunciation: \ˈaf-ə-rənt, -ˌer-ənt\
Function: adjective
: bearing or conducting inward ; specifically : conveying impulses toward the central nervous system—compare efferent
—af·fer·ent·ly adverb

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