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Noun: efferent neuron
  1. A neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord
    - motor neuron, motor nerve fiber [US], motoneuron, motor nerve fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: efferent neurons

Type of: nerve cell, neuron, neurone

Part of: efferent, efferent nerve, motor nerve

Encyclopedia: Efferent neuron