subluxation
noun
sub·lux·a·tion
ˌsə-ˌblək-ˈsā-shən 
: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)
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On Friday, India sustained a left-shoulder subluxation (dislocation) against the Athletics.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
When the shoulder pops out, known as a dislocation or subluxation, the labrum is usually torn off the bone.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Medicare covers chiropractic services for one reason only: manual manipulation of the spine to treat subluxation.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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The Dodgers initially described the injury to Ohtani's left shoulder as a subluxation, or a partial dislocation, after he was caught stealing in Game 2 of the World Series.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025
When the shoulder pops out, known as a dislocation or subluxation, the labrum is usually torn off the bone.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Medicare covers chiropractic services for one reason only: manual manipulation of the spine to treat subluxation.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
More news: Dodgers Begin Contract Extension Talks With Impending Free Agent
The Dodgers initially described the injury to Ohtani's left shoulder as a subluxation, or a partial dislocation, after he was caught stealing in Game 2 of the World Series.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Subluxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subluxation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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subluxation
noun
sub·lux·a·tion
ˌsəb-ˌlək-ˈsā-shən
: partial dislocation (as of one of the bones in a joint)
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