Medical Term:
visceromotor
Pronunciation: vis′ĕr-ō-mō′tŏr
Definition:
- Relating to or controlling movement in the viscera; denoting the autonomic nerves innervating the viscera, especially the intestines.
- Denoting a movement having a relation to the viscera; referring to reflex muscular contractions of the abdominal wall in cases of visceral disease.
Synonym(s): viscerimotor
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