effector

effector definition - medical

ef·fec·tor (ĭ-fĕkˈtər)

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

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