flexural
adjective
flex·ur·al
ˈflek-sh(ə-)rəl 
1
: of, relating to, or resulting from flexure
2
: characterized by flexure
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The torso and limbs are also commonly affected, especially flexural surfaces like the elbows, knees, and ankles.4
With appropriate treatment, SSSS in adults can also heal with little, if any, scarring.4
Complications
If not treated appropriately, SSSS can lead to serious complications.
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William Truswell, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
These products work together to enhance concrete’s compressive strength, increase flexural strength, reduce permeability, and ultimately, extend the life of concrete structures.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2024
This material has high tensile-impact and flexural strength.
—Craig Caudill, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2019
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William Truswell, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
These products work together to enhance concrete’s compressive strength, increase flexural strength, reduce permeability, and ultimately, extend the life of concrete structures.
—Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2024
This material has high tensile-impact and flexural strength.
—Craig Caudill, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2019
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“Flexural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexural. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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