hypermotility
/ˌhaɪpərmoʊˈtɪləti/
noun
- Excessive movement or activity, especially of the digestive tract or other body parts.
- Hypermotility of the small intestine can lead to poor absorption of nutrients.
- Stress can sometimes trigger hypermotility in the colon, resulting in urgent bowel movements.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with gastric hypermotility, which caused frequent diarrhea.