To straighten something that was bent or curved; the opposite of flexing.
From Latin 'de-' (reverse or remove) + 'flexus' (bent). Though less common than 'deflect,' this word specifically refers to straightening in anatomy and engineering contexts.
Your spine contains special joints designed to deflex after you bend forward—if these don't work properly, back pain follows. Physical therapists teach exercises to help your muscles learn to deflex efficiently after repetitive bending.
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