afferent

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Recent Examples of afferent Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD). Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
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Adjective
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Adjective
  • Being receptive to these new requirements should be core for any company.
    Giuliana Corbo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The Future of Voting, One Step at a Time As governments and election officials become more receptive to the idea of alternative voting practices, insights from the Philippines' recent national election can guide future elections.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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