afferent

• Qui concerne les nerfs ou les voies qui transmettent les impulsions vers le système nerveux central.

Relating to nerves or pathways that carry impulses toward the central nervous system.

1. Conveying inwardC2formalmedical

   Relating to nerves or pathways that carry sensory impulses from the body's periphery toward the central nervous system.

   Afférent (conduction vers le centre)

   • Afferent neurons transmit signals from the skin to the spinal cord.
   • The afferent pathway carries information about touch and temperature.
   • Damage to afferent nerves can cause loss of sensation.

   Synonymescentripetalinward

   Antonymesefferent

2. Sensory conductionC2formalmedical

   Describing nerve fibers that conduct impulses from sensory receptors to the brain or spinal cord.

   Afférent (conduction sensorielle)

   • The afferent system is responsible for relaying sensory data.
   • Afferent signals from the eyes travel to the visual cortex.
   • Doctors studied the afferent nerves to understand pain perception.

   Synonymescentripetalincomingsensory

   Antonymesefferent

• Nerf qui transmet les impulsions sensorielles des récepteurs vers le système nerveux central. Se dit également d'un vaisseau ou d'une structure qui conduit vers un organe central.

A noun referring to a nerve that carries sensory impulses from receptors toward the central nervous system.

1. Afferent nerveC2formalmedical

   A nerve that carries sensory impulses from receptors toward the central nervous system.

   Nerf afférent

   • The afferent transmits signals from the skin to the spinal cord.
   • Damage to an afferent can result in loss of sensation.
   • Doctors studied the afferent pathways in the patient's nervous system.

   Synonymessensory nerve

   Antonymesefferent