Word · Frequency #45896
afferent
/ˈæfɝːənt/
adjective
传入的;向心的
Of nerves or nerve impulses: conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the central nervous system.
用于神经传导
- 1.
Carrying towards.
向内传递
- 2.
of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS
(指神经和神经冲动)将感觉信息从感觉器官传向中枢神经系统
传向中心的;导入的;向内传递;(指神经和神经冲动)将感觉信息从感觉器官传向中枢神经系统;传入的;[医] 传入的;输入的
In use
The afferent neurons carry sensory information from the skin to the spinal cord.
Damage to afferent pathways can result in numbness or loss of sensation.
The doctor explained that the afferent fibers are responsible for transmitting pain signals.
afferent nerves
afferent impulses
afferent + noun
The afferent nerve carries signals to the brain.
传入神经将信号传向大脑。
noun + be afferent
Some neurons are afferent.
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Confusing words
- efferent
- 传出的 · afferent指传入,efferent指传出
Word family
- afferently
- 传入地;向中枢地 · adverb
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用作定语,如 afferent nerves(传入神经);也可作表语,如 The nerve is afferent.
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