Flexion is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for FLEXION in dictionary:

NOUN:
• the act of bending, or state of being bent, also FLECTION
• the action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint
• act of bending a joint or limb
• The act of flexing or bending; a turning.
• A bending; a part bent; a fold.
• Syntactical change of form of words, as by declension or conjugation; inflection.
• The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.
• the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
• deviation from a straight or normal course
• act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased

Words related to FLEXION

flexional19 flexionless21 flexions18

Words that contain FLEXION

flexions18 deflexion20 flexional19 inflexion19 reflexion19 deflexions21 inflexions20 reflexions20 deflexional22 flexionless21 genuflexion22 inflexional21 irreflexion21 reflexional21 dorsiflexion23 genuflexions23 irreflexions22 retroflexion22 circumflexion29 dorsiflexions24 inflexionally26 inflexionless23 retroflexions23 circumflexions30

How to use FLEXION in a sentence

• It also assists in the flexion of the entire foot on the forearm, and in supporting the angle of the metacarpo-phalangeal articulation when the animal is standing.
• Extreme and forcible flexion of the corono-pedal articulation also sometimes gives evidence of tenderness.
• All symptoms of pointing, the constant maintaining of the limb in a state of flexion, and a feeling manner of progression are again all present.
• It is difficult to have the subject so seat himself before the apparatus as to avoid the errors arising from tension and flexion.
• Normal subjects shift their weight from one hind leg to the other and the one relaxed, rests in a state of flexion with the toe on the ground and the heel raised.
• Trotting is impossible and flexion of the affected member is also likewise precluded.
• When attempt is made to sustain weight with the affected member, abnormal flexion of the tarsus takes place and the hock sinks almost to the ground.
• By throwing the hips upward with the sound member it is possible to advance the affected leg with less flexion, hence less pain is experienced in this manner of locomotion.
• Variation of gesture, and flexion of voice, are to be obtained only by experience.
• This descent measures the expansion or flexion of the bottle as well as the compression of the water itself.

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