lux·a·tion
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Definition of luxation
: dislocation of an anatomical part (such as a bone at a joint or the lens of the eye)
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“Luxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxation. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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luxation
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lux·a·tion
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Medical Definition of luxation
: dislocation of an anatomical part
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The first known use of luxation was in 1552
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