Meaning of the word "motor nerve" in English

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motor nerve

US /ˈmoʊ.t̬ər ˌnɝːv/
UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ər ˌnɝːv/
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Noun

1.

a nerve that conveys impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle, gland, or other effector tissue

Example:
The brain sends signals through the motor nerve to move your arm.
Damage to a motor nerve can lead to muscle weakness or paralysis.
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