flexion

[ flek-shuh n ]
/ ˈflɛk ʃən /

noun

Anatomy.
  1. the act of bending a limb.
  2. the position that a limb assumes when it is bent.
Chiefly British. flection(defs 1–3).

Origin of flexion

1595–1605; < Latin flexiōn- (stem of flexiō) a bending, turning. See flex1, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM flexion

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British Dictionary definitions for hyperflexion

flexion
/ (ˈflɛkʃən) /

noun

the act of bending a joint or limb
the condition of the joint or limb so bent
a variant spelling of flection

Derived forms of flexion

flexional, adjective flexionless, adjective

Medical definitions for hyperflexion (1 of 2)

hyperflexion
[ hī′pər-flĕk′shən ]

n.

Flexion of a limb or part beyond its normal range.

Other words from hyperflexion

hy′per•flex′ v.

Medical definitions for hyperflexion (2 of 2)

flexion
[ flĕk′shən ]

n.

The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.
The condition of being flexed or bent.