Efferent Definition & Meaning
efferent
- adjective
- of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses"
- noun
- a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
"Efferent" in song lyrics
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Words that rhyme with efferent
Usage tips for "efferent"
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