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Flexion

/flˈɛkʃən/
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(noun) The act of bending a joint, especially a bone joint; the counteraction of extension.

The doctor examined the flexion of her knee.
Flexion of the wrist was limited.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The physical therapist measured the ____ of his knee to see how much progress he had made.

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