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Efferent nerve
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Efferent nerveA nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system (CNS). An efferent nerve is the opposite of an afferent nerves that carries impulses toward the CNS.
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Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Efferent
Heading away. A system's efferent signals are those exiting to elsewhere. (As opposed to Afferent)
Afferent
Heading towards. A system's afferent signals are those entering the system from elsewhere. (As opposed to Efferent)
CNS
see Central Nervous System.
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Effect, founder
A population group with an unusual frequency of a gene due to there having been only a small number of original members ("founders") one or more of whom had that gene.
Effective dose
The dose of a drug that will achieve the desired effect.
Effects, fetal rubella
The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) A virus before birth. The syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital malformations (birth defects) and mental retardation.
Effeminate
A womanish or sissyish manner and bearing in a man or boy stigmatized as an unmanly homosexual.
Efferent
Heading away. A system's efferent signals are those exiting to elsewhere. (As opposed to Afferent)
Efferent vessel
A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole.
Effexor
Effexor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): venlafaxine hydrochloride.
Effexor xr
Effexor xr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): venlafaxine hydrochloride.
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EEE
Eastern equine encephalitis.
EFEMP1
A gene that encodes a protein with the long, complex name of EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1. EFEMP1 is now also known as FBLN3.
Effect, founder
A population group with an unusual frequency of a gene due to there having been only a small number of original members ("founders") one or more of whom had that gene.
Effective dose
The dose of a drug that will achieve the desired effect.
Effects, fetal rubella
The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) A virus before birth. The syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital malformations (birth defects) and mental retardation.
Efferent nerve
Efferent vessel
A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole.
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
EGF
Epidermal growth factor. A polypeptide (small protein) that is a powerful mitogen. (It stimulates cells to enter mitosis, cell division. ) EGF promotes cell growth and differentiation, is essential in embryogenesis, and is important in wound healing. It is produced by many normal cell types and is made in large amounts by some tumors. The EGF gene is on chromosome 4q25 (whereas the gene for its receptor, EGFR, is on chromosome 7). The kidney is the main source of circulating EGF. EGF is also known as urogastrone (URG).
Egg sac
The "egg sac" or ovary is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries have two functions: production of eggs (ova) and female hormones. Each month, during the menstrual cycle, an egg is released from one ovary. The egg travels from the ovary through a fallopian tube to the uterus.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A heritable disorder of connective tissue with easy bruising, joint hypermobility (loose joints), skin laxity, and weakness of tissues. There are a number of different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) which share the foregoing features but can be categorized into at least nine different types.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Efferent
Heading away. A system's efferent signals are those exiting to elsewhere. (As opposed to Afferent)
Afferent
Heading towards. A system's afferent signals are those entering the system from elsewhere. (As opposed to Efferent)
CNS
see Central Nervous System.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Effect, founder
A population group with an unusual frequency of a gene due to there having been only a small number of original members ("founders") one or more of whom had that gene.
Effective dose
The dose of a drug that will achieve the desired effect.
Effects, fetal rubella
The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) A virus before birth. The syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital malformations (birth defects) and mental retardation.
Effeminate
A womanish or sissyish manner and bearing in a man or boy stigmatized as an unmanly homosexual.
Efferent
Heading away. A system's efferent signals are those exiting to elsewhere. (As opposed to Afferent)
Efferent vessel
A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole.
Effexor
Effexor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): venlafaxine hydrochloride.
Effexor xr
Effexor xr is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): venlafaxine hydrochloride.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
EEE
Eastern equine encephalitis.
EFEMP1
A gene that encodes a protein with the long, complex name of EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix protein 1. EFEMP1 is now also known as FBLN3.
Effect, founder
A population group with an unusual frequency of a gene due to there having been only a small number of original members ("founders") one or more of whom had that gene.
Effective dose
The dose of a drug that will achieve the desired effect.
Effects, fetal rubella
The constellation of abnormalities, also called the rubella syndrome, caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) A virus before birth. The syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital malformations (birth defects) and mental retardation.
Efferent nerve
Efferent vessel
A vessel carrying blood away from the heart. An artery or arteriole.
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
EGF
Epidermal growth factor. A polypeptide (small protein) that is a powerful mitogen. (It stimulates cells to enter mitosis, cell division. ) EGF promotes cell growth and differentiation, is essential in embryogenesis, and is important in wound healing. It is produced by many normal cell types and is made in large amounts by some tumors. The EGF gene is on chromosome 4q25 (whereas the gene for its receptor, EGFR, is on chromosome 7). The kidney is the main source of circulating EGF. EGF is also known as urogastrone (URG).
Egg sac
The "egg sac" or ovary is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries have two functions: production of eggs (ova) and female hormones. Each month, during the menstrual cycle, an egg is released from one ovary. The egg travels from the ovary through a fallopian tube to the uterus.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A heritable disorder of connective tissue with easy bruising, joint hypermobility (loose joints), skin laxity, and weakness of tissues. There are a number of different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) which share the foregoing features but can be categorized into at least nine different types.
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