hypomobility

noun

hy·​po·​mo·​bil·​i·​ty ˌhī-pō-mō-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce hypomobility (audio)
plural hypomobilities
: a decrease in the range of movement of which a body part and especially a joint is capable
There may be mandibular hypomobility and deviation on opening.Steven J. Scrivani et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
hypomobile adjective
hypomobile joints

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“Hypomobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypomobility. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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