depressomotor

American

[dih-pres-oh-moh-ter] / dɪˌprɛs oʊˈmoʊ tər /

adjective

Physiology, Medicine/Medical.

causing a retardation of motor activity.

depressomotor nerves.

depressomotor British

/ dɪˌprɛsəʊˈməʊtə /

adjective

physiol retarding motor activity

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noun

a depressomotor drug

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Etymology

Origin of depressomotor

depress + -o- + motor

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