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hypoactivity

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hypoactivity /hy·po·ac·tiv·i·ty/ (-ak-tiv´ĭ-te)
1. abnormally diminished activity, as of peristalsis.
2. abnormally decreased motor and cognitive activity, with slowing of thought, speech, and movement.hypoac´tive
hypoactivity
[-aktiv′itē]
Etymology: Gk, hypo, under; L, activus, active
any abnormally diminished activity of the body or its organs, such as decreased cardiac output, thyroid secretion, or peristalsis. Compare hyperactivity.


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