luxate
to put out of joint; dislocate: The accident luxated the left shoulder.
Origin of luxate
1Other words from luxate
- lux·a·tion, noun
- un·lux·at·ed, adjective
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How to use luxate in a sentence
When luxation does occur, irreparable injury is usually done.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixLusk cites a case of a mule which had suffered femoral luxation.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixFalls or violent strains are necessary to produce this luxation.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixAs a rule, the reduction of this form of luxation is not difficult.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixHe was taken to the hospital, where, fortunately, Mr. White immediately reduced the luxation.
An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Vol. 1 | David Collins
British Dictionary definitions for luxate
/ (ˈlʌkseɪt) /
(tr) pathol to put (a shoulder, knee, etc) out of joint; dislocate
Origin of luxate
1Derived forms of luxate
- luxation, noun
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