efferent
adjective
ef·fer·ent ˈe-fər-ənt 
-ˌfer-,
ˈē- : conducting outward from a part or organ
specifically : conveying nervous impulses to an effector
efferent neurons
compare afferent efferent noun
efferently adverb
Word History
Etymology
French efférent, from Latin efferent-, efferens, present participle of efferre to carry outward, from ex- + ferre to carry — more at bear
First Known Use
1856, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
efferent 1 of 2
adjective
ef·fer·ent ˈef-ə-rənt; ˈef-ˌer-ənt ˈē-ˌfer-
ˈē-ˌfer- : conducting outward from a part or organ
specifically : conveying nerve impulses to an effector
efferent neurons
compare afferent entry 1 efferent
2 of 2noun
: an efferent part (as a blood vessel or nerve fiber)