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Recent Examples of afferent
Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD).
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
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Adjective
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Others point to inflammation, the way the brain processes sensory input, and changes in serotonin levels – which play a key role in activating migraine.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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These sensory inputs connect to our brain—nature's powerful yet energy-efficient processing unit—which performs local computation without needing to consult external intelligence.—
Javed Khan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Though the Dodgers and Betts have spent much of the season saying there is no correlation between the position shift and his offensive decline, Betts was more receptive to the idea Friday.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Hoyer is, however, receptive to calling up Caissie in September or if there is an injury to Ian Happ, Crow-Armstrong, Tucker or Suzuki.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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