Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or carrying nerve impulses toward the central nervous system

“The afferent fibers in the brain were studied to understand how they process sensory information.”

2. noun

a nerve fiber that carries nerve impulses toward the central nervous system

“The afferent nerve in the foot is responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain.”

3. verb

to carry or direct nerve impulses toward the central nervous system

“The neural pathway afferented the sensory information to the brain for processing.”