AFFERENT
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Afferent.
Afferent - as an adjective
Of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the cns
Example: "Afferent nerves"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
efferentAfferent - as a noun
A nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
afferent nervesensory nerveHypernyms (Closely Related)
nervenervusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The afferent nerve fibers carry signals from the peripheral sensory organs to the central nervous system."
"The afferent arterioles are responsible for delivering blood to the glomerulus in the kidney."
"The afferent lymphatic vessels transport fluid and immune cells towards the lymph nodes."
"The afferent pathway of the reflex arc involves sensory neurons transmitting signals to the spinal cord."
"The afferent loop of the digestive system delivers bile from the liver to the small intestine."
Word Game Points
Is AFFERENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afferent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFERENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is AFFERENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afferent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFERENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is AFFERENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afferent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFERENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
