AFFERENTS
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Afferents.
Afferents - as an adjective
Of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying sensory information from the sense organs to the cns
Example: "Afferent nerves"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
efferent14Afferents - as a noun
A nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
afferent nervesensory nerveHypernyms (Closely Related)
nerve8nervusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The spinal cord receives afferents from various parts of the body."
"Sensory afferents transmit signals from the skin to the brain."
"These afferents play a crucial role in the perception of pain."
"The vestibular system relies on afferents to provide information about balance and spatial orientation."
"Motor afferents send signals from the brain to the muscles."
Word Game Points
Is AFFERENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afferents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFFERENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is AFFERENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afferents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFFERENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is AFFERENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afferents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFFERENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
