lux·ate (l k s t )tr.v. lux·at·ed, lux·at·ing, lux·ates To put out of joint; dislocate. [Latin lux re, luxt-, from luxus, dislocated.]lux·a tion n. |
luxation
1. the act of dislocating a bone or putting a joint out of position.
2. the condition of dislocation or being out of joint.
See also: Bones
2. the condition of dislocation or being out of joint.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | luxation - displacement or misalignment of a joint or organ shift, displacement - an event in which something is displaced without rotation subluxation - partial displacement of a joint or organ |
Translations
luxation
n (Med) → Luxation f (spec), → Verrenkung f (eines Gelenks)
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