Definition

The act of dislocating something, especially a bone at a joint.

Example

The doctor explained that a luxation can cause severe pain and limited movement.

Conversation

Did you hear about her injury during the game?

Yeah, I heard it was a serious luxation.

I can't believe how tough she is to keep playing after that.

Right? It shows how dedicated she is to the sport.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luxation → It is formed from "luxare" (meaning to dislocate) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "luxation" refers to the action or process of dislocating a joint.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'dislocating' ('luxare') a joint, which is what luxation means.

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