hypomotility

noun

plural hypomotilities
: abnormal deficiency of movement
specifically : decreased motility of all or part of the gastrointestinal tract
esophageal hypomotility
compare hypermotility

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“Hypomotility.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypomotility. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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