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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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In the future, similar electronic skin could allow prosthetic users to feel pressure, temperature, and humidity, bringing artificial limbs closer to natural sensory function.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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If the trajectory continues, expect to see brands and creators alike lean further into storytelling, sensory experiences and products whose purpose is to spark joy in the coming months.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The ability to stay loose and receptive to his on-field work was key to his new on-field role.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weeks before reports that United was considering a deal with American (which rebuffed the idea) Kirby paid a visit to the White House and pitched the merits of the airline merger to Trump himself — an idea the president was said to be receptive to, according to a person briefed on the meeting.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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