Word
effector, n.
(effectors)
an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
<noun.body>
effector
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antonym
receptor
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hypernym
organ
a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
<noun.body>
effector
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hypernym
nerve fiber, nerve fibre
part meronym
end-plate, endplate, motor end plate
one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose
<noun.person>
effecter
effector
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derivationally related form
effect
effect
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derivationally related form
effect
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hypernym
person, individual, someone, soul, mortal, somebody