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1. efferent

adjective. ['ˈɛfɝənt'] of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS.

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  • efferens (Latin)

2. efferent

noun. ['ˈɛfɝənt'] a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands.

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  • efferens (Latin)

3. neuron

noun. ['ˈnʊrɑːn'] a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.

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