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hypermobile

American  
[hahy-per-moh-buhl, -moh-bahyl] / ˌhaɪ pərˈmoʊ bəl, -ˈmoʊ baɪl /

adjective

  1. Medicine/Medical. having or showing hypermobility.


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Winn said that, in his own life, he suffers from chronic pain and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which made it difficult to hold down a job and, on some days, even get out of bed.

From Salon May 3, 2025

“So you fix one, others have to become more hypermobile to get around it, and it can lead to some issues.”

From Seattle Times Nov. 7, 2023

The 59-year-old has hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which typically causes this kind of regular joint dislocation, effects connective tissue in the body, and can also bring about dental problems, chronic pain and migraines.

From BBC Sep. 29, 2021

A natural clown with a hypermobile face and a nervy, high-amplitude energy, Haggard had, until very recently, made a career of cameos, one-offs and character bits.

From New York Times Nov. 8, 2019

In 2017, she was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder often causing loose joints, dislocations and chronic pain.

From Washington Post

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