Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Efferent.
Efferent - as an adjective
Of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the cns
Example: "Efferent nerves and impulses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motorial10Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
afferent14Efferent - as a noun
A nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
efferent nervemotor nerveHypernyms (Closely Related)
nerve8nervusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The efferent neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to the muscles."
"The efferent lymphatic vessels transport lymph away from the lymph nodes."
"The efferent arterioles carry blood away from the glomerulus in the kidney."
"The efferent branch of the autonomic nervous system controls the body's response to stress."
"The efferent phase of swallowing involves the contraction of muscles to propel food down the esophagus."
Word Game Points
Is EFFERENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, efferent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EFFERENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is EFFERENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, efferent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEFFERENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is EFFERENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, efferent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEFFERENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
