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Vessel, afferent: A vessel that carries blood toward the heart. A vein or venule.
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ves·sel (v s l) n. 1. A hollow utensil, such as a cup, vase, or pitcher, used as a container, especially for liquids. 2. a. Nautical A craft, especially one larger ...
afferent lymphatic vessels carry lymph into the node through one-way valves where it is circulated through sinuses into the cortical tissue. lymph...
Glossary definition--afferent lymphatic vessels Lymphatic vessels that carry lymph into the lymph nodes where it is filtered. Compare with efferent lymphatic vessels.
afferent vessel n. 1. An artery conveying blood to a part. 2. A lymphatic vessel entering a lymph node. 3. The arteriole that enters a renal glomerulus.