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AFFERENT FIBER

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Afferent Fiber.

Afferent Fiber - as a noun

A nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the central nervous system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sensory fiber

Example Sentences

"The afferent fiber carries signals from the body's periphery to the central nervous system."
"The sensory receptors in the skin are connected to afferent fibers that transmit touch sensations."
"A damaged afferent fiber can lead to a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body."
"The afferent fibers from the eyes transmit visual information to the brain."
"Certain diseases can cause abnormalities in the function of afferent fibers."
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