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efferent

ef·fer·ent [ éffərənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
directing outward: describes nerves that carry impulses away from the brain or spinal cord, or blood vessels that carry blood away from an organ.
See also  afferent


[Mid-19th century. < Latin efferent-, present participle of efferre "bring out" < ferre "bring, carry"]

ef·fer·ent noun
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