afferently

[af-er-uhnt]

af·fer·ent

[af-er-uhnt] Physiology
adjective
1.
bringing to or leading toward an organ or part, as a nerve or arteriole (opposed to efferent).
noun
2.
a nerve carrying a message toward the central nervous system.

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Afferently is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1830–40; < Latin afferent- (stem of afferēns, present participle of afferre), equivalent to af- af- + fer- (stem of ferre to carry) + -ent- -ent

af·fer·ent·ly, adverb

afferent, efferent.
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