AFFERENT PHYSIOLOGY


Meaning of AFFERENT PHYSIOLOGY in English

afferent Physiology [ 'af(ə)r(ə)nt ]

■ adjective relating to or denoting the conduction of nerve impulses or blood inwards or towards something. The opposite of efferent .

■ noun an afferent nerve fibre or vessel.

Origin

C19: from L. afferent- , afferre 'bring towards'.

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