Definitions for effectorɪˈfɛk tər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ef•fec•torɪˈfɛk tər(n.)
Ref: Also, effecter.
an organ, cell, etc., that reacts to a nerve impulse, as a muscle by contracting or a gland by secreting. the part of a nerve that conveys such an impulse.
Category: Physiology
Origin of effector:
1595–1605; < L
Princeton's WordNet
effecter, effector(noun)
one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose
effector(noun)
a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
effector(noun)
an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
Wiktionary
effector(Noun)
Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
effector(Noun)
The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
effector(Noun)
Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.
Webster Dictionary
Effector(noun)
an effecter
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