afferent neuron

Other forms: afferent neurons

Definitions of afferent neuron
  1. noun
    a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord
    synonyms: sensory neuron
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    type of:
    nerve cell, neuron
    a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
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