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Efferent Definition & Meaning

efferent
adjective
  1. of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses"
noun
  1. a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands

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Frequently asked questions

What does efferent mean?
of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses" a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
What part of speech is efferent?
Efferent is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does efferent have?
Efferent has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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