visceromotor

American

[vis-uh-roh-moh-ter] / ˌvɪs ə roʊˈmoʊ tər /

adjective

of or relating to the normal movements of the viscera, especially the digestive tract.

visceromotor British

/ ˈvɪsərəʊˌməʊtə /

adjective

physiol relating to or controlling movements of the viscera

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Etymology

Origin of visceromotor

First recorded in 1885–90; viscer(a) + -o- + motor

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