Hyperextend

Origin

- + extend

Full definition of hyperextend

Verb

1. (medicine) To extend a joint beyond its normal position in a way that stresses the ligaments, often causing injury
• 2007, August 17, Ben Shpigel, Castillo Pulls for Polanco to Continue His Streak, DELGADO OUT OF LINEUP The day after hyperextending his left knee as he tried to catch a foul ball, Carlos Delgado was held out of the starting lineup.

Derived terms

• hyperextension