neuromotor

[ noor-oh-moh-ter, nyoor- ]

adjective

1. neuromuscular.
2. of or relating to the effects of nerve impulses on muscles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuromotor¹

First recorded in 1910–15; neuro- + motor

Example Sentences

With a focus on cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, neuromotor training, and body composition, See says, hydro classes can be easily modified to meet different exercise needs.

From Washington Post

Her Northwest Washington studio is filled at various times with Type A federal workers, diplomats, athletes and musicians, retirees, special-needs children and adults with neuromotor challenges, including Parkinson’s, and stroke victims with motor issues.

From Washington Post

One of the first symptoms was neuromotor problems, like trembling.

From National Geographic

At the Institute of Neuroscience in China, other researchers are creating monkeys with genes linked to neuromotor and psychiatric disorders, said the director, Mu-Ming Poo.

From New York Times

The strutting, crowing, dancing, and singing of male birds and the preliminary movements generally of animals must gorge the neuromotor and muscular systems with blood and put them in better fighting trim.

From Project Gutenberg