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Synonyms for flexion
ˈflɛk ʃən
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Princeton's WordNet
flexure, flection, flexion(noun)
the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
Synonyms:
flection, flexure, inflection, crease, fold, bend, crimp, plicationAntonyms:
extensioninflection, flection, flexion(noun)
deviation from a straight or normal course
Synonyms:
flexure, inflection, modulation, flection, inflexion, prosodyAntonyms:
extensionflexion, flexure(noun)
act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
Synonyms:
flection, flexure, inflection, crease, fold, bend, plication, crimpAntonyms:
extension
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List of paraphrases for "flexion":
Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MD
flexion
Synonyms:
Bend
Words popularity by usage frequency
rank | word | |
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#6423 | fold | |
#6506 | bend | |
#14269 | modulation | |
#15064 | bending | |
#29367 | crease | |
#30053 | deflection | |
#34150 | crimp | |
#50044 | flexion | |
#53676 | inflection | |
#54855 | flexing | |
#73929 | prosody | |
#84870 | plication | |
#86646 | flexure | |
#270431 | inflexion | |
#300262 | flection |
How to use flexion in a sentence?
The problem with standing [at work] is that when you raise desk height for keyboard/mouse use, you need to also raise screen height about the desk or you get neck flexion, neck flexion.
The main advantage is that there is direct support on the mid-cervical spine with these pillows, which allows less pressure on the cervical facets in the mid spine. The airline seats force one’s head into a bit of flexion not allowing the cervical spinal musculature [ basically all muscles running along the spine ] the ability to completely relax.
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