efferent

/ˈef.ər.ənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈef.ɚ.ənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-fə-rənt ˈe-ˌfer-ənt ˈē-fə-rənt ˈē-ˌfer-ənt/ (ame, mw)

efferent — adjective

  • efferentpositive
  • more efferentcomparative
  • most efferentsuperlative

1. describing a nerve, pathway, or similar structure that carries signals outward f

1.形容詞C2
釋義

describing a nerve, pathway, or similar structure that carries signals outward from the brain, spinal cord, or another central part to the body

例句

The doctor explained that efferent nerves carry commands from the brain to muscles.

collocation: efferent nerves

After surgery, Eli still had working efferent pathways to his leg muscles.

collocation: efferent pathways

同義詞
  • motor

    more common term, often used for nerves that send commands to muscles, but less exact about direction

  • centrifugal

    older or more specialized term for movement away from a centre

反義詞
  • afferent

    technical opposite meaning carrying signals toward a central area

文法句型

efferent + nerve / fibre / pathway / signal

be efferent

用法筆記

Used mainly in anatomy, neuroscience, and medical writing. It marks movement away from a central area, often for signals that go from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, and is commonly contrasted with afferent.

常見錯誤

❌Efferent nerves carry pain signals from the skin to the brain.
✅Efferent nerves carry commands from the brain to the muscles.
💡efferent means outward from the central nervous system, not inward toward it.