afferent nerve

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afferent nerve - a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system

afferent, sensory nerve

dorsal horn, dorsal root - one of the two roots of a spinal nerve that passes dorsally to the spinal cord and that consists of sensory fibers

afferent neuron, sensory neuron - a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord

nerve, nervus - any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

afferent fiber, sensory fiber - a nerve fiber that carries impulses toward the central nervous system

lemniscus, fillet - a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus

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Type I hair cells are flask-shaped and connected to a single large afferent nerve fiber.

Vertigo and motion sickness. Part I: vestibular anatomy and physiology by Roland, Peter S. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

Consequently, we previously proposed a mechanism of increased sensitivity of the afferent nerves in patients with airway symptoms induced by scents and chemicals and suggested using the term "sensory hyperreactivity" (SHR; Millqvist et al.

Changes in levels of nerve growth factor in nasal secretions after ... by Bende, Mats / Environmental Health Perspectives

Properties of afferent nerve impulses originating from a neuroma.

Treatment of Neuropathic Pain in a Patient With Diabetic Neuropathy ... by Somers, Martha F / Physical Therapy

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