flexion

Noun
  1. The state of being flexed (as of a joint) (synset 114059391)
    is a type of: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
    same as: flection, flexure
  2. Deviation from a straight or normal course (synset 107381571)
    is a type of: departure, deviation, difference, divergence - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
    same as: flection, inflection
  3. Act of bending a joint;
    Especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased (synset 100406181)
    is a type of: bending - the act of bending something
    subtypes:
    • flex - the act of flexing
    • dorsiflexion - the act of bending backward (of the body or a body part)
    same as: flexure

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