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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 may include sensory friendly environments with lower noise, natural lighting, or accommodations for sensory needs like swings, foam cushions, fidgets, or headphones.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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As property owners become more comfortable with the role of predictive technology in assessing policy risk, regulators may also become more receptive to its use.—
Garret Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Loomer responded with a post on X saying: Thank you President Trump for being receptive to the vetting materials provided to you and thank you for firing these Biden holdovers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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