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efferent

One entry found for efferent.
Main Entry: ef·fer·ent
Pronunciation: 'e-f&r-&nt, -"fer-, 'E-
Function: adjective
Etymology: French efférent, from Latin efferent-, efferens, present participle of efferre to carry outward, from ex- + ferre to carry -- more at BEAR
: conducting outward from a part or organ; specifically : conveying nervous impulses to an effector <efferent neurons> -- compare AFFERENT
- efferent noun
- ef·fer·ent·ly adverb