effector

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effector - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Effector \Ef*fect"or\, n. [L.]
     An effecter. --Derham.
     [1913 Webster]

effector - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  effector
      n 1: one who brings about a result or event; one who
           accomplishes a purpose [syn: effecter, effector]
      2: a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and
         stimulates contraction or secretion
      3: an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response
         to nerve impulses [ant: receptor, sense organ, sensory   receptor
         ]