afferent
US /ˈæf.ɚ.ənt/
UK /ˈæf.ər.ənt/
形容詞
傳入的, 向心的
(especially of nerves or blood vessels) conveying impulses or fluid toward a central organ or part.
範例:
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The afferent nerves carry sensory information to the brain.
傳入神經將感覺信息傳遞到大腦。
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Blood flows through the afferent arteriole into the glomerulus.
血液通過入球小動脈流入腎小球。