motor function

US: /ˈmoʊtɚ ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Definition

Definition of motor function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

ability of the body to control and perform movements

TECH.

The stroke severely affected his motor function on the left side.

medical

TECH.

movement-related role carried out by a specific body part or region

TECH.

This test measures the motor function of the facial nerve.

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Expressions with motor

motor along

drive a vehicle steadily along a road or route

They motor along the coastal road every summer.

motor on

continue moving or progressing

Despite the setbacks, they decided to motor on with the project.

motor scooter

small motorcycle with a step-through frame

She rode her motor scooter to the market.

motor mechanic

person who repairs and maintains engines

The motor mechanic fixed the car's engine quickly.

motor vehicle

road vehicle powered by an engine

He bought a new motor vehicle last month..

motor racing

racing with motor vehicles like cars or bikes

Motor racing is thrilling to watch.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

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motorised

adj.

devices

fitted with a motor to enhance function

Examples of motor function in a sentence

Doctors monitored his motor function during the neurological exam.
Damage to this region of the brain can severely impair hand motor function.
Therapists track changes in motor function after the stroke rehabilitation program.

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French:fonction motrice, ...
German:motorische Funktion, Motorfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione motoria, attività motoria, ...
Spanish:función motora, función de movimiento, ...
Portuguese:função motora, ...
Chinese:运动功能, ...
Japanese:運動機能, ...
Arabic:وَظِيفَة حَرَكِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:תִּפְקוּד מוֹטוֹרִי, פְּעִילוּת מוֹטוֹרִית, ...
Russian:двигательная функция, ...
Ukrainian:рухова функція, ...
Hindi:मोटर कार्य, मोटर फ़ंक्शन, ...
Bengali:মোটর ফাংশন, মোটর কার্য, ...
Catalan:funció motora, funció de moviment, ...
Czech:motorická funkce, pohybová funkce, ...
Danish:motorisk funktion, bevægelsesfunktion, ...
Dutch:motorische functie, ...
Greek:κινητική λειτουργία, λειτουργία κίνησης, ...
Hungarian:mozgásfunkció, ...
Khmer:មុខងារចលនា, សមត្ថភាពធ្វើចលនារបស់ផ្នែក ឬតំបន់ជាក់លាក់មួយនៃរាងកាយ, ...
Korean:운동 기능, 운동 수행 기능, ...
Persian:عملکرد حرکتی, وظیفه حرکتی, ...
Polish:funkcja motoryczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):função motora, ...
Romanian:funcție motorie, ...
Swedish:motorisk funktion, ...
Thai:การทำงานด้านการเคลื่อนไหว, หน้าที่การเคลื่อนไหว, ...
Turkish:motor fonksiyon, ...
Vietnamese:chức năng vận động, chức năng cử động, ...

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Definition of motor function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with motor

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