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noun
Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
An actuator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: receptor
Broader terms: organ
noun
a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: nerve fiber, nerve fibre
noun
one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: effecter
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
From effect + -or.
