hypermobility
noun
hy·per·mo·bil·i·ty
| \ ˌhī-pər-mō-ˈbi-lə-tē
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plural hypermobilities
Definition of hypermobility
: an increase in the range of movement of which a body part and especially a joint is capable
… don't continually try to pop your joints (i.e., crack your knuckles). This practice tends to create hypermobility and can lead to instability of the joint. — Yoga Journal There is evidence that hypermobility—the loose joints that many musicians have—seems to prevent repetitive-motion injuries. — Industry Week
Other Words from hypermobility
hypermobile
\ ˌhī-pər-ˈmō-bəl
, -ˌbī-əl also -ˌbēl \
adjective
, -ˌbī-əl also -ˌbēl \
adjective
hypermobile joints
a hypermobile patient [=a patient with hypermobile joints]
But for me, retinal damage was a symptom of a connective-tissue disorder, characterized by hypermobile joints and the threat of auditory and visual loss.
— Richard Lane
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hypermobility
noun
hy·per·mo·bil·i·ty
| \ ˌhī-pər-mō-ˈbil-ət-ē
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plural hypermobilities
Medical Definition of hypermobility
: an increase in the range of movement of which a body part and especially a joint is capable
hypermobility of the left temporomandibular joint due to the looseness of the capsular ligaments— W. B. Farrar
Other Words from hypermobility
hypermobile
\ -ˈmō-bəl
, -ˌbīl
, -ˌbēl \
adjective
, -ˌbīl
, -ˌbēl \
adjective