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hypokinesis

 

Lack of, or insufficient, regular exercise and movement of the body. See also hypokinetic disease.

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Medical Dictionary: hy·po·ki·ne·sis
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('pō-kə-nē'sĭs, -kī-) or hy·po·ki·ne·sia (-nē'zhə)
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Diminished or abnormally slow movement. Also called hypomotility.

hy'po·ki·net'ic (-nĕt'ĭk) adj.
Veterinary Dictionary: hypomotility
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Deficient power of movement in any part.

  • gut h. — prolonged transit time of ingesta through the gut.
 
 
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