hyperflex

transitive verb

hy·​per·​flex ˈhī-pər-ˌfleks How to pronounce hyperflex (audio)
: to flex so that the angle between the bones of a joint is smaller than normal
hyperflexion noun

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“Hyperflex.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperflex. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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