noun
efferent nerve; efferent neuron
Medical term for nerves that carry signals away from the central nervous system to muscles or glands. Contrasts with 求心性神経 (afferent nerve).
See also: 求心性神経
遠心性神経は中枢から末梢へ信号を伝える。
Efferent nerves transmit signals from the central nervous system to the periphery.
運動神経は遠心性神経の一種である。
Motor nerves are a type of efferent nerve.