Afference
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæfəɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afference is a noun meaning (biology) The brain’s reception of signals from the body.
Meaning
(biology) The brain’s reception of signals from the body.
Example Sentences
Christina had lost this normal inflow, this afference, had lost her normal proprioceptive vocal tone and posture, and therefore had to use her ears, auditory feedback, instead.
Word Forms
- afferences
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include afferentation, baroreception, neuroperception, beneceptor, neurophonic, neurotropism.
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