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laxity

noun/ˈlæksɪti/

B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Looseness or excessive slackness in a ligament or joint.

Testing revealed increased laxity of the knee ligament compared with the uninjured side.

Similar: looseness

Topic: Physiotherapy in Medical English

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