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hyperextension
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌhaɪ.pər.ɪkˈsten.ʃən/ us /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ɪkˈsten.ʃən/
the extension (= stretching) of a body part beyond normal or safe limits, or an occasion when someone does this:
The most common injury was hyperextension of the middle finger.
Hyperextensions and hyperflexions can result in damage to the joints.
The neck rolls worn by some players are designed to prevent hyperextension of the neck.
He has hyperextension in his elbows which makes his reach remarkable.
The problem, said to be a hyperextension injury, could prevent him from playing for some time.
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