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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).
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
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Gesturing toward cinema’s roots in 19th-century phantom rides and panoramas, FELT finds a dynamic new form for the sensory experience of space and movement.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Library patrons can check out kits with themes such as building, sensory, cars, active play and music.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Being receptive to these new requirements should be core for any company.—
Giuliana Corbo,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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