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Effector

Effector Meaning & Definition
Effector Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Effector?

[n] an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
[n] a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
[n] one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose

Synonyms | Synonyms for Effector: effecter

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See Also | endplate | end-plate | human | individual | mortal | motor end plate | nerve fiber | nerve fibre | organ | person | somebody | someone | soul

Effector In Webster's Dictionary

\Ef*fect"or\, n. [L.] An effecter. --Derham.

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