locomotor

adjective

lo·co·mo·tor ˌlō-kə-ˈmō-tər

1

: of, relating to, or functioning in locomotion

2

: affecting or involving the locomotor organs

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1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Locomotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locomotor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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locomotor

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lo·co·mo·tor ˌlō-kə-ˈmōt-ər

: of, relating to, or used in locomotion

Medical Definition

locomotor

adjective

lo·co·mo·tor ˌlō-kə-ˈmōt-ər

1

: of, relating to, or functioning in locomotion

2

: affecting or involving the locomotor organs

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