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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,neuroscience) a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion | |
| Related terms: | nerve_fiber end-plate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose | |
| Synonyms: | effecter | |
| Related terms: | person effect | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses | |
| Related terms: | sense_organ organ | |
| Similar spelling: |
effect effecter effects effectivity effected effectual effective effectuate effectually effectively |
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