effector

ef·fec·tor

noun \i-ˈfek-tər, -ˌtȯr\

Definition of EFFECTOR

1

: a bodily organ (as a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to stimulation

2

: a molecule (as an inducer or a corepressor) that activates, controls, or inactivates a process or action (as protein synthesis)

First Known Use of EFFECTOR

1906

Rhymes with EFFECTOR

bisector, collector, connector, convector, corrector, defector, deflector, detector, director, dissector, ejector, elector, erector, infector, injector, inspector, neglecter, objector, perfecter, projector, prosector, prospector, protector, reflector, selector, trisector

ef·fec·tor

noun \i-ˈfek-tər, -ˌtȯ(ə)r\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of EFFECTOR

1

: a bodily organ (as a gland or muscle) that becomes active in response to stimulation

2

: a molecule (as an inducer, a corepressor, or an enzyme) that activates, controls, or inactivates a process or action (as protein synthesis or the release of a second messenger)