Effector
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˈfek.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Effector is a noun meaning (biology) Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
Meaning
(biology) Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- effectors
- effecter
- effectour
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include order, instrument, executor, operator, agent, actuator.
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