1. (physiology) of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS
   "efferent nerves and impulses";
   - motorial

1. A nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
   "efferent nerves control muscle contractions";
   - motor nerve, efferent nerve

Derived forms: efferents

See also: centrifugal, corticifugal, corticoefferent, corticofugal, motor, neuromotor

Type of: nerve, nervus

Antonym: afferent

Encyclopedia: Efferent