efferent

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From Latin efferens, present participle of efferre (to bring or carry out) < ex (out) + ferre (to bear, carry).

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efferent (not comparable)

Positive
efferent

Comparative
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Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Carrying away from
    An efferent nerve carries impulses from the brain to the body.

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