afferent vessel

af·fer·ent ves·sel

1. any artery conveying blood to a part;
2. Synonym(s): afferent glomerular arteriole of kidney
3. Synonym(s): afferent lymphatic

af·fer·ent ves·sel

(af'ĕr-ĕnt ves'ĕl)
Any artery conveying blood to a part.

af·fer·ent ves·sel

(af'ĕr-ĕnt ves'ĕl)
Artery conveying blood or fluid to a body part.
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