effector

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noun

1. one who brings about a result or event;
one who accomplishes a purpose
• Syn:
effecter
• Derivationally related forms:
effect, effect (for: effecter)
• Hypernyms:
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
2. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
• Hypernyms:
nerve fiber, nerve fibre
• Part Meronyms:
end-plate, endplate, motor end plate
3. an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
• Ant:
receptor
• Hypernyms:
organ