flexion

/ˈflɛkʃən/

/ˈflɛkʃən/

Other forms: flexions

Definitions of flexion

1. noun

   the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
   synonyms: flection, flexure

   type of:

   physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state

   the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
2. noun

   act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
   synonyms: flexure

   antonyms:

   extension

   act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb

   types:

   flex

   the act of flexing

   dorsiflexion

   the act of bending backward (of the body or a body part)

   type of:

   bending

   the act of bending something
3. noun

   deviation from a straight or normal course
   synonyms: flection, inflection

   type of:

   departure, deviation, difference, divergence

   a variation that deviates from the standard or norm