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overextension

overextension

6.8
Moving a joint past its normal range and causing strain or injury
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊvərɪkˈstɛnʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiperextensión
  • The athlete suffered an overextension of her knee during the competition.

Examples

  • The leading cause of recurrent injuries was intentional injuries, followed by unintentional injuries, including cutting objects, overextension, falls, and motor vehicle crashes.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Overextension and the loss of ability to project force.

    Blog text (20)

  • After the fall, he was diagnosed with an overextension of the ankle joint.

  • An overextension of the arm can lead to serious injuries if not treated promptly.

Synonyms

hyperextension
vsoverextension
  • Specialized
1 7.6

Extending a joint past its normal position and causing injury

has identical meaning but is an alternative term

How Extended

dislocation
8 6.2
overextension
  • Specialized
6.8
strain
22 4.2

Surface Forms

overextension singular
overextensions plural

Morphology

overextension = extension (transparent) = over + extend + ion

Medical/physical sense is formed by 'over-' + 'extension' (extending beyond normal range), a direct and predictable composition.

Etymology

Overextension comes from the parts over- 'too much' and extend 'to stretch'. Picture pushing a joint or limb past its normal stop, like bending a stick too far, and you will remember that overextension means moving a joint beyond its safe range and causing strain.