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SENSORY NERVE Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the phrase sensory nerve. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase sensory nerve. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SENSORY NERVE

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afferent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS

noun

• a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system

afferent nerve
nounn
noun

• a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system

Best Hypernyms For SENSORY NERVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sensory nerve, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
nerve nervus

Alternatives for AFFERENT

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