Meaning

1 senses
  1. A neuron that transmits nerve impulses from a sense organ towards the central nervous system.

More definitions
  • a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord

Forms

plural: sensory neurons

Synonyms

1 synonyms
afferent neuron
Close in meaning
  • a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord:afferent neuron

See also

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