hypermobility
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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And for those with hypermobility syndromes, meaning overly flexible joints, “it’s important to be mindful that increased stretching could lead to dislocations of the joints.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025
The defendant, who denies murder, told Northampton Crown Court he had hypermobility, a condition that means it is easier to bend and stretch.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023
He also noted that autistic people who are more likely to experience conditions like joint hypermobility and gastrointestinal problems, which exacerbate their discomfort.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023
However, a test by the family’s pediatrician found that the baby did not have hypermobility.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 26, 2018
He recently created a robot suit based on the four-armed contraption worn by Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man for a 10-year-old child with hypermobility issues.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2018
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