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hyperextend

/ˌhaɪ.pər.ɪkˈstend/

Traduction: Verbe désignant l'extension d'un membre ou d'une articulation au-delà de son amplitude normale de mouvement, souvent susceptible de provoquer une blessure.

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verb

/ˌhaɪ.pər.ɪkˈstend/C1formal
  • frVerbe désignant l'extension d'un membre ou d'une articulation au-delà de son amplitude normale de mouvement, souvent susceptible de provoquer une blessure.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending a limb or joint beyond its normal range of motion, often resulting in injury.

  1. Overextend a jointB2formalmedical

    To extend a joint beyond its normal, healthy range of motion, often causing injury.

    frHyperextension (d'une articulation)

    • He hyperextended his knee while playing basketball.
    • The gymnast hyperextended her elbow during a routine.
    • Doctors warn that hyperextending a joint can damage ligaments.

    Synonymesoverextendoverstretch

Formes
  • hyperextended past participle
  • hyperextended past simple
  • hyperextending present participle
  • hyperextends third person singular