Reception vs Afference - What's the difference?
As nouns the difference between reception and afference is that reception is reception (action of receiving) while afference is (biology) the brain’s reception of signals from the body.
reception
English
Noun
The act of receiving.
(uncountable, electronics) The act or ability to receive radio or similar signals.
- We have poor TV reception in the valley.
- The new system provides exceptional quality of the reception signal.
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
- After the wedding we proceeded to the reception .
A reaction.
- The ambassador’s jokes met a cold reception .
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The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.
(UK, education) The school year, or part thereof, between preschool and Year 1, when children are introduced to formal education.
Synonyms
* (desk where guests are received) front desk
Derived terms
* receptionist
* reception desk
* reception room
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afference
English
Noun
(–)
(biology) The brain’s reception of signals from the body.
* 1984 , (Oliver Sacks), “The Disembodied Lady”, chapter 3 in (The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat) (Reset 2007), page 53:
- Christina had lost this normal inflow, this afference , had lost her normal proprioceptive vocal tone and posture, and therefore had to use her ears, auditory feedback, instead.
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