deflexion

/dɛfˈleksɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A turning or bending away from a straight or normal position, especially of the spine or a bone.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a case of deflexion in her lower back due to a sports injury.”

Synonyms

  • deflection
  • deviation
  • flexion

Antonyms

  • flexion
  • straightening