transmit the sensory impulse to the appropriate part of the brain or spinal cord for interpretation and processing; also known as association neurons.
depth. 1  the distance from the top downward, from the surface inward, or from front to back. 2  perspective, as in a painting. 3  the quality or condition of being deep; deepness; specif., 4  intensity, as of colors, silence, or emotion.
Pour oil into a pan to a depth of 1 inch. Synonyms and related words. bottomless, come down, deep... Explore Thesaurus. a. the distance from the front to the back of something, for example a cupboard or drawer. depth of: Measure the width and depth of the shelf.