A loss of the sensory input from a portion of the body, usually caused by interruption of the peripheral sensory fibres. ... Origin: L. De, from, + afferent ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(de-af″әr-әn-ta´shәn) the elimination or interruption of sensory nerve fibers.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dē-af′ĕr-en-tā′shŭn Definitions: 1. A loss of the sensory input from a portion of the body, usually caused by interruption of the peripheral sensory fibers.