underaction

underaction
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: under (III) + action
1. : subordinate action : a minor action incidental or subsidiary to the main story : episode
2. : subnormal or insufficient action

underaction of focusing muscles of the eye

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underacˈtion noun
1. Subordinate action
2. Less than normal or adequate action
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Main Entry:under-

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