EFFECTOR
effector
(noun) an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
effector
(noun) a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
effecter, effector
(noun) one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
effector (plural effectors)
(biology) Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
(biology) The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
(biology) Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.
An actuator.
Source: Wiktionary
Ef*fect"or, n. Etym: [L.]
Definition: An effecter. Derham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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