† inˈflexure Obs. rare.
[f. L. inflex-, ppl. stem of inflectĕre, after flexure.]
A bend, curve, or turn inwards: = inflexion 1 b.
| 1578 Banister Hist. Man v. 74 It lightly obtaineth aboue the lower part of the splene certaine foldes, or inflexures. 1658 Sir T. Browne Gard. Cyrus iii. 52 The contrivance of nature is singular in the opening and shutting of Binde⁓weeds, performed by five inflexures. |