afferent

adjective

Definition of afferentnext
as in sensory

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Recent Examples of afferent Ray 11 carries approximately 11% of the total afferent fibers innervating the star, yet occupies roughly 25% of the primary somatosensory cortex devoted to the star as a whole. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afferent
  1. sensory
  2. receptive
Adjective
  • When scientists temporarily disabled mole-rats’ olfactory sensory neurons with chemicals, the aggression towards strangers disappeared.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • Transform every cup of tea into a luxurious, sensory experience.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of sensory
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  • Orbán had hoped the Russian leader would be receptive to his wish to regain the Transcarpathian Ruthenia region and its Hungarian population from Ukraine in the event that Russia’s war reconfigured Ukraine’s national borders.
    — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • More than anything, Dolphins fans should merely hope players are staying out of trouble off the field and receptive to coaching and fitting in when present at team facilities.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
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