Definition

The act of extending a joint in the body beyond its normal limit, which can lead to injury.

Example

The athlete suffered a hyperextension of his knee during the game.

Conversation

Did you hear about that player who suffered a hyperextension injury during the game?

Yeah, it looked really painful!

I can't believe how easily a hyperextension can happen in sports.

Right? It's scary how quickly things can go wrong.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperextension → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "extension" (from Latin "extendere", meaning to stretch out). The word describes the action of stretching a body part beyond its normal range of motion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'over' and 'extension' meaning 'to stretch out' — this helps you remember that hyperextension refers to stretching a body part beyond its normal limits.

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