effector Meaning & Definition
/ɪˈfek.tə/
What Does Effector Mean?
Effector is a noun that means One who or that which brings about an event or result, accomplishes a purpose, etc. It is also used to mean Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
Quick Facts About Effector
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈfek.tə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | effectors |
Effector Definition (Noun)
- One who or that which brings about an event or result, accomplishes a purpose, etc.
- Any muscle, organ etc. that can respond to a stimulus from a nerve.
- The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
- Any small molecule that effects the function of an enzyme by binding to an allosteric site.
- (clarification of this definition is needed (e.g. in some cruise missiles?)) An actuator.
Synonyms of Effector
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Effector synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Effector
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Effector in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
effector (plural effectors)
Words That Rhyme With Effector
Origin of Effector
Learned borrowing from Latin effector.[1] By surface analysis, effect + -or.
Effector Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of effector is //ɪˈfek.tə//, spoken in 1 syllable.