effector

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Synonyms: effecter, affector, effect, effects, defector, effected, reflector, elector, deflector, erector, infector

Antonyms: effecter, affector, effect, effects, defector, effected, reflector, elector, deflector, erector, infector

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Noun

1. One who or that which [[bring about|brings about]] an [[event]] or [[result]], [[accomplish]]es a [[purpose]], etc.
2. {{lb|en|biology}} Any [[muscle]], [[organ]] etc. that can respond to a [[stimulus]] from a [[nerve]].
3. {{lb|en|biology}} The part of a nerve that carries a stimulus to a muscle etc.
4. {{lb|en|biology}} Any small [[molecule]] that effects the function of an [[enzyme]] by binding to an [[allosteric]] site.
5. {{rfclarify|en|e.g. in some cruise missiles?}} An [[actuator]].

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