SINCE 1828

locomotor

adjective lo·co·mo·tor \ ˌlō-kə-ˈmō-tər \

Definition of locomotor

1 : of, relating to, or functioning in locomotion

2 : affecting or involving the locomotor organs

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First Known Use of locomotor

1844

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locomotor

adjective lo·co·mo·tor \ ˌlō-kə-ˈmōt-ər \

medical Definition of locomotor

1 : of, relating to, or functioning in locomotion

2 : affecting or involving the locomotor organs

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locomotor

Definition of locomotor

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locomotor

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