Hyperextension


[hahy-per-ik-sten-shuh n] /ˌhaɪ pər ɪkˈstɛn ʃən/

noun
1.
the of a part of the body beyond normal limits.
/ˌhaɪpərɪkˈstɛnʃən/
noun
1.
extension of an arm or leg beyond its normal limits

hyperextension hy·per·ex·ten·sion (hī’pər-ĭk-stěn’shən)
n.
Extension of a joint beyond its normal range of motion.
hy’per·ex·tend’ (-ĭk-stěnd’) v.

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