| Name: | afferent neuron |
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| Synonyms: | input neuron |
| Definition: | A neuron which conveys sensory information centrally from the periphery. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009238] |
| Name: | innervation |
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| Synonyms: | |
| Definition: | The process in which a nerve invades a tissue and makes functional synaptic connection within the tissue. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0060384] QuickGO AmiGO |