hypertranslation

noun

The excessive translational movement of a body part.

“hypertranslation of the mandibular condyle”

Scrabble 24

Meanings

nounhypertranslation (countable and uncountable, plural hypertranslations)

plural hypertranslations

  1. countableuncountablemedicineThe excessive translational movement of a body part.

    hypertranslation of the mandibular condyle

Origin

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APA

hypertranslation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypertranslation

MLA

“hypertranslation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypertranslation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypertranslation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypertranslation.

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