hypokinesia

[ hahy-poh-ki-nee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, -kahy- ]

nounPathology.
  1. abnormally diminished muscular function or mobility.

Origin of hypokinesia

1
First recorded in 1885–90; hypo- + -kinesia
  • Also hy·po·ki·ne·sis [hahy-poh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy-]. /ˌhaɪ poʊ kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ-/.

Other words from hypokinesia

  • hy·po·ki·net·ic [hahy-poh-ki-net-ik, -kahy-], /ˌhaɪ poʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ-/, adjective

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