effector
noun/ɪˈfɛktər/
Frequency rank: #18,508 most common English word
Meaning
A cell, organ, or muscle that carries out a response to a nerve impulse or signal.
Example sentence
The muscle is the primary effector that responds when the brain sends a movement signal.
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