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afferent

adjective

Definition of afferent next

as in sensory

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Recent Examples of afferent The reflex’s afferent wiring supports this: the stimulus appears to originate in the region of the lower esophagus and stomach, and the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes simultaneously during a hiccup, which would aid in venting gas upward. —

Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD). —

Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023

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Apply Essential Oils at Entry Points Essential oils such as lavender, citrus, peppermint, and eucalyptus irritate crickets' sensory organs, McHale says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Others could experience sensory overload from constantly consuming information, doomscrolling or trying to keep up with the nonstop noise around them.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026