| 释义 |
efferent, a. and n. Phys.|ˈɛfərənt|
[ad. L. efferent-em, pr. pple. of efferre: see effer.]
A. adj. Conveying outwards, discharging.
1856Todd & Bowman Phys. Anat. II. 487 A minute venous radicle, efferent vessel [may be seen] to emerge..in close proximity to the artery. 1870Rolleston Anim. Life Introd. 34 The efferent arteries are..connected with afferent veins. 1879H. Spencer Data of Ethics vii. 108 An impression made on an afferent nerve causes by discharge through an efferent nerve a contraction.
B. n. That which carries outwards.
1876Contemp. Rev. XXVII. 541 Look upon..the ethereal waves as the afferents and efferents of Omniscient Thought.
Hence effeˈrential.
1836–9Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 992/2 In Athalia..the efferential vessel is entirely absent. |