flexure
1. [ noun ] act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased
Synonyms: flexion
Related terms: extension bend flex dorsiflexion bend
2. [ noun ] the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
Synonyms: flexion flection
Related terms: physiological_state bend
3. [ noun ] an angular or rounded shape made by folding
Synonyms: fold crimp plication bend crease
Examples:

"a fold in the napkin" "a crease in his trousers" "a plication on her blouse" "a flexure of the colon" "a bend of his elbow"

Related terms: angular_shape pucker pleat kink bend fold pleat
Similar spelling:   flexor
  flexeril
  flax_rust