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countable and uncountable, plural luxations
(medicine) The act of luxating, or the state of being luxated; a dislocation or displacement. quotations examples
The fore-arm, in this luxation, is in a state of half-flexion
1818, Samuel Cooper, A Dictionary of Practical Surgery
a laterally bowed distal femur might allow medial patellar luxation. As this repeatedly luxates, the medial trochlear ridge may become worn down, thereby increasing the frequency of luxation.
2000, Hamish Denny, Steve Butterworth, A Guide to Canine and Feline Orthopaedic Surgery