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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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Adjective
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Tribute to Adele' Hear Adele's discography in this live, multi-sensory musical experience.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The immersive slime experience is slated to open this summer at Metropolitan in Midtown, offering hands-on slime making, ASMR soundscapes and other sensory activities.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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As with Ecuador, Somali officials seem receptive to the military usage.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ortiz, through both his vocals and puppetry, makes Rocky no less emotionally receptive, albeit articulated in different ways.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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