as in sensory
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Recent Examples of afferent
Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD).
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afferent
Adjective
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Nature, with its cultural saturation and sensory familiarity, is uniquely positioned to produce this effect.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The insula, meanwhile, is key in pain processing and other sensory signaling.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle could be receptive to the idea, which proposes changing rules that differentiate between small-molecule drugs and biologic medicines.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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On the other hand, at least 80% of patients are overwhelmingly in favor of using health-monitoring technology in their homes and are receptive to using it to monitor their blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen levels and other vital signs.—
Kent Dicks,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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