flex·ion (fl k sh n)n. 1. also flec·tion Anatomy a. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. b. The resulting condition of being bent. 2. A part that is bent. [Latin flexi  , flexin-, a bending, from flexus, past participle of flectere, to bend.] |
flexion [ˈflɛkʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the act of bending a joint or limb
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the condition of the joint or limb so bent
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| Noun | 1. |  flexion - the state of being flexed (as of a joint)physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| 2. | flexion - deviation from a straight or normal course deviation, difference, divergence, departure - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" | |
| 3. | flexion - act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased bending - the act of bending something flex - the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies" dorsiflexion - the act of bending backward (of the body or a body part) extension - act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb |
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