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plural of effector n. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion n. an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses

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  1. plural of effector n. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion n. an organ (a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to nerve impulses