Excitomotor

/ˌɛksɪtoʊˈmoʊtər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or producing movement through excitation of motor nerves or muscles.

Etymology

Compound: 'excito-' + 'motor' (from Latin 'motor,' a mover). Technical term blending excitation with motor function.

Kelly Says

This adjective describes how your nervous system works—when your brain sends 'excitomotor' signals down your spinal cord, your muscles actually contract and you move!

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