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adjective

afferent

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

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  • Damage to the afferent fibers in the wrist leaves the fingers strong but oddly numb to temperature and texture.

    Medicine

  • Afferent signals from the inner ear reach the brainstem in milliseconds, which is why balance corrections feel automatic.

    Science

  • Barefoot drills flood the afferent pathways from the sole with information, and runners report steadier footing on uneven ground.

    Fitness

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