Synonyms of the word

afferent

• adj. Carrying towards.
• n. An afferent structure or connection.

centripetal

• adj. directed or moving towards a centre.
• adj. of, relating to, or operated by centripetal force.
• adj. (neuroanatomy, of a nerve impulse) directed towards the central nervous system; afferent.

nerve

• n. (zoology) A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
• n. (nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
• n. (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
• n. Courage, boldness.
• n. Patience.
• n. Stamina, endurance, fortitude.
• n. Audacity, gall.
• n. (in the plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.
• n. (obsolete) Sinew, tendon.
• v. (transitive) To give courage.
• v. (transitive) To give strength.

receptive

• adj. capable of receiving something.
• adj. ready to receive new ideas or concepts.

sensory

• adj. Of the senses or sensation.
• n. (biology, dated) sensorium.