hypopermeability

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English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ permeability.

Noun

hypopermeability (uncountable)

  1. permeability to a lesser than usual degree
    • 1922, Teodor Barsony, International Medical and Surgical Survey: Obstetrics and ..., Volume 3, Issue 3:
      "This may lead to hypopermeability of the pylorus and diminution of the filling of the bulbus."