How to Pronounce "effectors"
word
ɪˈfɛktɝz
ih-FEK-terz
ɪˈfɛktəz
ih-FEK-tuhz
Definition
Effectors are organs, cells, or devices that carry out a response to a stimulus. In biology, they are usually muscles or glands; in robotics or technology, 'effectors' refers to parts that perform a physical action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈfɛktɝz
British English
ɪˈfɛktəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-FEK-terz
UK
ih-FEK-tuhz
Listen in Context
Muscles are common effectors in the human body.
Robots use mechanical effectors to move or grab objects.
Glands act as effectors by releasing hormones.
Damage to the effectors can lead to loss of function in certain body parts.