luxation

lux·a·tion | \ ˌlək-ˈsā-shən

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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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Recent Examples on the Web During our testing, the GT3 RS stopped from 70 mph in 128 feet, darn near short enough to cause globe luxation. — Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, "Our 2020 Chevy Corvette vs. 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Test Numbers Show Porsche Wins," 6 Apr. 2020

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“Luxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luxation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2020.

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