Luxation

English

Etymology

From Latin luxatio (“dislocation”), from luxo (“to dislocate”); compare French luxation.

Noun

1. (medicine) The state of being dislocated; a dislocation.

Veterinary Case Example

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Veterinary example of medial patellar luxation and correction

Derived terms

• subluxation
• globe luxation

References

• Webster’s Dictionary (1913)