luxation
noun
Pronunciation: /lʌkˈseɪʃən/
Definition
Displacement of a bone from its normal position within a joint.
Examples
The emergency room physician successfully reduced the luxation of the patient's shoulder.
Chronic instability in the knee can eventually lead to a spontaneous luxation.
Radiographic imaging was required to confirm the luxation of the hip joint.
Synonyms of luxation
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