afferent
US /ˈæf.ɚ.ənt/
UK /ˈæf.ər.ənt/
形容词
传入的, 向心的
(especially of nerves or blood vessels) conveying impulses or fluid toward a central organ or part.
示例:
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The afferent nerves carry sensory information to the brain.
传入神经将感觉信息传递到大脑。
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Blood flows through the afferent arteriole into the glomerulus.
血液通过入球小动脉流入肾小球。