Afferent blind end

What does "Afferent blind end" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

An "afferent blind end" is a medical term used to describe a part of the body that carries signals towards a particular point, but does not continue beyond it. This term is often used in the context of the nervous system or the circulatory system. For example, it can refer to a nerve that carries signals to the brain but does not carry signals back, or a blood vessel that carries blood to an organ but does not carry it away. It's like a one-way street that ends in a dead-end.

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