afferent meaning and definition

AFFERENT noun

Definition of afferent (noun)

1. a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
   • synonyms: afferent nerve, sensory nerve

AFFERENT adjective

Definition of afferent (adjective)

1. of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the CNS
   • "afferent nerves"; "afferent impulses"
   • antonym: efferent