Excitomotory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Excitomotory is an adjective meaning (archaic, physiology) Exciting motion; said of that portion of the nervous system concerned in reflex action, by which impressions are transmitted to a nerve centre and then reflected back so as to produce muscular contraction without sensation or volition.
Meaning
(archaic, physiology) Exciting motion; said of that portion of the nervous system concerned in reflex action, by which impressions are transmitted to a nerve centre and then reflected back so as to produce muscular contraction without sensation or volition.
Example Sentences
excitomotory power
excitomotory action
excitomotory function
Word Forms
- excitomotor
- excito-motory
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excitomotor, excitosecretory, neuroexcitable, exterofective, dromotropic, electronervous.
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