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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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This sensory time travel is rooted in your brain’s architecture.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The lunar elixir, from the Ugly Delicious section of Fura’s Journal of Future Foods menu highlighting retail-imperfect ingredients, was a sensory bait and switch.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The court’s conservative supermajority has often been receptive to allowing religion a greater role in public life.—
Abbie VanSickle,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But Notre Dame was not receptive to the idea of moving the game, which traditionally has been played in the latter half of the football season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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