effector

[ ih-fek-ter ]
/ ɪˈfɛk tər /

noun

Also effecter. a person or thing that effects.
Physiology. an organ or cell that carries out a response to a nerve impulse.
Biochemistry. a substance, as a hormone, that increases or decreases the activity of an enzyme.

Origin of effector

1595–1605; < Latin, equivalent to effec- variant stem of efficere (see effect) + -tor -tor

Words nearby effector

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British Dictionary definitions for effector

effector

effecter

/ (ɪˈfɛktə) /

noun

physiol a nerve ending that terminates in a muscle or gland and provides neural stimulation causing contraction or secretion

Medical definitions for effector

effector
[ ĭ-fĕk′tər ]

n.

A muscle, gland, or organ capable of responding to a stimulus, especially a nerve impulse.
A nerve ending that carries impulses to a muscle, gland, or organ and activates muscle contraction or glandular secretion.