subluxation

noun

sub·​lux·​a·​tion ˌsə-ˌblək-ˈsā-shən 

: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)

Examples of subluxation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Grizzlies were already without star guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since suffering pelvic muscle strains and subluxation (partial dislocation) in his right hip in last week’s matchup against the Lakers, Desmond Bane (strained right oblique) and GG Jackson (right foot surgery recovery). —Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024

Shanahan recently revealed that Pearsall had been sidelined by a subluxation — or partial dislocation — of his shoulder. —David Lombardi, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024

According to Roberts, Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation, essentially a partial dislocation less severe than if his shoulder had fully popped out. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024

Neither one sounds pleasant, but apparently a shoulder subluxation isn’t as bad. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

subluxation

noun

sub·​lux·​a·​tion ˌsəb-ˌlək-ˈsā-shən 

: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)