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Afferent nerve fiber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the nervous system, afferent neurons (otherwise known as sensory or receptor neurons), carry nerve impulses from receptors or sense organs toward the central nervous system.
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afferent nerve - definition of afferent nerve in the Medical ...
nerve (nerv) a cordlike structure comprising a collection of nerve fibers that convey impulses between a part of the central nervous system and some other body region.
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Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms. Noun: 1. afferent nerve - a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
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Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions
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Afferent nerve fiber: Definition from Answers.com
n. A nerve conveying impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system. Also called centripetal nerve
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afferent nerve legal definition of afferent nerve. afferent nerve ...
Consequently, we previously proposed a mechanism of increased sensitivity of the afferent nerves in patients with airway symptoms induced by scents and chemicals and suggested ...
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afferent nerve definition of afferent nerve in the Free Online ...
afferent [′af·ə·rənt] (physiology) Conducting or conveying inward or toward the center, specifically in reference to nerves and blood vessels.
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afferent nerve fibers - definition of afferent nerve fibers in the ...
afferent /af·fer·ent/ (af´er-ent) 1. conveying toward a center. 2. something that so conducts, such as a fiber or nerve. af·fer·ent (f r-nt) adj.
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afferent nerve - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about afferent nerve
nerve. Bundle of nerve cells enclosed in a sheath of connective tissue and transmitting impulses to and from the brain and spinal cord. A single nerve may contain both motor and ...
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afferent nerve fibers - definition of afferent nerve fibers by the ...
af·fer·ent (f r-nt) adj. Carrying inward to a central organ or section, as nerves that conduct impulses from the periphery of the body to the brain or spinal cord.
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