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efferent

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Adjective
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ef=fer=ent

CIDE DICTIONARY

efferenta. [L. efferens, -entis, p. pr. of effere to bear out; ex out + ferre to bear.].
     Conveying outward, or discharging; -- applied to certain blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, etc.  [1913 Webster]
efferentn. 
     An efferent duct or stream.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

efferent, adj. Physiol. conducting outwards (efferent nerves; efferent vessels) (opp. AFFERENT).

Derivative
efference n.
Etymology
L efferre (as EX-(1), ferre carry)

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