flexion

• Nom désignant le mouvement de flexion, c'est-à-dire l'action de diminuer l'angle entre les os d'une articulation, ou l'état d'être fléchi ; utilisé principalement en anatomie et en médecine.

A noun referring to a bending movement, the act of decreasing the angle between bones at a joint, or the state of being bent, commonly used in anatomy and medicine.

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1. Bending of a jointB2formalmedical

   The action of bending a joint or limb, decreasing the angle between the bones.

   Flexion (d'une articulation)

   • The doctor assessed the patient's knee flexion after surgery.
   • Regular stretching improves hip flexion.
   • Flexion of the elbow brings the hand closer to the shoulder.

   Synonymesbendflectionflexure

   Antonymesextension

2. Deviation from a straight lineC1formalscientific

   A deviation or curve from a straight or normal path or course.

   flexion (déviation d'une ligne droite)

   • The road showed a slight flexion to the left.
   • The flexion of the light beam was caused by the lens.
   • Geologists studied the flexion of the rock layers.

   Synonymesbendcrookcurvaturecurvedeflectionflexure

3. B2formalmedical

   The condition or state of being bent or flexed, especially at a joint.

   État de flexion

   • The joint remained in a state of flexion for several hours.
   • Prolonged flexion can lead to stiffness.
   • The patient reported pain during passive flexion of the wrist.

   Synonymesbendcurvatureflexure

   Antonymesextension