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luxation /lux·a·tion/ (luk-sa´shun) dislocation. luxation [luksā′shən] Etymology: L, luxare, to dislocate dislocation. luxation (luk´sā´sh n 1. the act of luxating or state of being luxated, as in the dislocation or displacement of a tooth or of the temporomandibular joint. 2. the dislocation or displacement of a tooth or of the temporomandibular articulation. luxation see dislocation. luxation Orthopedics The complete dislocation of a joint. Cf Atlantoaxial subluxation, Subluxation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Computed tomography (CT) revealed a complete luxation of the stapes into the vestibule (figure). [Pure posterior luxation of the elbow in adults: immobilization or early mobilization. Traumatic luxation of the stapes evidenced by high-resolution CT. |
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