ideomotor

adjective

ideo·mo·tor | \ ˌī-dē-ə-ˈmō-tər

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Definition of ideomotor

: not reflex but motivated by an idea ideomotor muscular activity

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“Ideomotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideomotor. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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ideomotor

adjective

ideo·mo·tor | \ ˌīd-ē-ə-ˈmōt-ər

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Medical Definition of ideomotor

1 : not reflex but motivated by an idea ideomotor muscular activity

2 : of, relating to, or concerned with ideomotor activity ideomotor theory

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