sensory neuron vs afferent neuron

sensory neuron and afferent neuron both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sensory neuron	Yes	No	No	No
afferent neuron	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, sensory neuron and afferent neuron are synonyms defined as:

sensory neuron and afferent neuron: a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord

sensory neuron (noun)	afferent neuron (noun)
a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord	a neuron conducting impulses inwards to the brain or spinal cord