hyperextension

[ hahy-per-ik-sten-shuhn ]

noun

1. the extension of a part of the body beyond normal limits.

hyperextension

/ ˌhaɪpərɪkˈstɛnʃən /

noun

1. extension of an arm or leg beyond its normal limits

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperextension¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hyper- + extension

Example Sentences

Schmetzer described the issue as a bone injury, but it’s officially categorized as right knee hyperextension.

From Seattle Times

Stevens said Derrick White’s knee injury in Game 7 was just a hyperextension and sprain.

From Washington Times

“When he first went down, it just looked like bang, just a little hyperextension,” Reich said.

From Seattle Times

This film is a hyperextension of what can go wrong, but it still fundamentally asks: how do we bring up our children?

From Salon

Hornets: F PJ Washington is out for at least the next three games due with a left elbow hyperextension he suffered during the Nov. 3 game against Golden State.

From Seattle Times