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stance phase

noun/stɑːns feɪz/

C1CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The part of the gait cycle in which the foot is in contact with the ground and bearing weight.

He spent too little time in stance phase on the left because loading that hip was painful.

Topic: Physiotherapy in Medical English

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