Afferent neuron
Afferent neuron noun - A neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord.
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Synonyms for Afferent neuron
Nerve cell and afferent neuron are semantically related In some cases you can use "Nerve cell" instead a noun phrase "Afferent neuron".
Nerve cell
Nerve cell noun - A cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.
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Synonyms for Nerve cell
Afferent neuron and nerve cell are semantically related in cell of the nervous system topic. You can use "Afferent neuron" instead a noun phrase "Nerve cell".
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Nerve cell and Afferent neuron. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/afferent_neuron/nerve_cell
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Nerve cell or Afferent neuron. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/afferent_neuron/nerve_cell.
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