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efferent

/'/E/f/@/r/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS

    adj.all

    Examples
    Efferent nerves and impulses.
    Synonyms motorial
    Antonyms afferent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Conveying outward, or discharging; -- applied to certain blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, etc.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands

    noun.body

    Synonyms efferent nerve motor nerve

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. An efferent duct or stream.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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