Word Study
afferent
CIDE DICTIONARY
afferent, a. [L. afferens, p. pr. of afferre; ad + ferre to bear.].
Bearing or conducting inwards to a part or organ; -- opposed to efferent ; as, afferent vessels; afferent nerves, which convey sensations from the external organs to the brain. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
afferent, adj. Physiol. conducting inwards or towards (afferent nerves; afferent vessels) (opp. EFFERENT).
Etymology
L afferre (as AD-, ferre bring)
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