Synonyms for efferent

Synonyms for (noun) efferent

Synonyms: motor nerve, efferent, efferent nerve

Definition: a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands

Similar words: nerve, nervus

Definition: any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body


Synonyms for (adj) efferent

Synonyms: efferent, motorial

Definition: of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS

Usage: efferent nerves and impulses

Similar words: motor, centrifugal

Definition: conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

Usage: motor nerves


Similar words: corticifugal, corticoefferent, corticofugal

Definition: of a nerve fiber passing outward from the cerebral cortex

Usage: corticofugal discharges


Similar words: neuromotor

Definition: relating to a nerve fiber or impulse passing toward motor effectors

Usage: neuromotor impulses


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