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

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing locomotor

• locomotor ataxia

Kids Definition

locomotor

adjective

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