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efferent

efferent Efferent refers to nerves that carry signals outward from the central nervous system, and it can also refer to the outgoing impulses themselves.

Efferent refers to nerves that carry signals outward from the central nervous system, and it can also refer to the outgoing impulses themselves. It contrasts with afferent, which refers to transmission toward the central nervous system.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Efferent” (Efferent).
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