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efferent

ef.fer.ent \'ef-*-r*nt, -.er-*nt\ aj [F effe`rent, fr. L efferent-, 
   efferens, prp. of efferre)X to carry outward, fr. ex- + ferre to carry : 
   conducting outward from a part or organ; specif : conveying ner vous 
   impulses to an effector - ef.fer.ent n