Definition of
efferent has definitions from the field of physiology
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[ adjective ] (physiology) of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS

Synonyms

motorial

Examples

"efferent nerves and impulses"

Related terms

afferent physiology corticoefferent motor neuromotor

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

EH1 F ER0 AH0 N T

Similar Spelling

Efren

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