EFFERENTS
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Efferents.
Efferents - 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)
afferent14Efferents - 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 efferents from the brain control the movements of the body."
"Damage to the efferents can lead to paralysis."
"The efferents carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles."
"Information from sensory neurons is transmitted to efferents in the spinal cord."
"The efferents send signals to the glands, causing them to secrete hormones."
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Is EFFERENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, efferents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EFFERENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is EFFERENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, efferents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEFFERENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is EFFERENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, efferents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEFFERENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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