Dislocating: meaning, definitions and examples
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dislocating
[ dɪsloʊˈkeɪtɪŋ ]
medical context
Dislocating refers to the action of displacing a bone from its normal joint position. This can happen due to accidents, falls, or extreme force applied to the joint. It often results in pain, swelling, and loss of movement in the affected area. Medical attention is typically required to properly realign the joint and alleviate discomfort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was dislocating his shoulder while playing football.
- The doctor explained how dislocating a finger can happen during contact sports.
- After a fall, she felt a severe pain suggesting she might be dislocating her knee.
Translations
Translations of the word "dislocating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslocação
🇮🇳 स्थानांतरण
🇩🇪 Verlagerung
🇮🇩 dislokasi
🇺🇦 вивих
🇵🇱 przemieszczenie
🇯🇵 脱臼
🇫🇷 déplacement
🇪🇸 desplazamiento
🇹🇷 yer değiştirme
🇰🇷 탈구
🇸🇦 إزاحة
🇨🇿 dislokace
🇸🇰 dislokácia
🇨🇳 脱位
🇸🇮 premik
🇮🇸 færslur
🇰🇿 орналасу
🇬🇪 გადატანა
🇦🇿 yer dəyişməsi
🇲🇽 desplazamiento
Word origin
The term 'dislocating' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the Latin word 'locare' meaning 'to place'. This combination denotes the action of moving something from its proper location. The term has been in use since the late 14th century in medical contexts and has evolved to include various meanings in relation to objects, joints, and even abstract concepts. Dislocations, particularly in the medical field, are well documented in ancient texts, emphasizing the importance of understanding joint anatomy and the mechanics of injury.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,382 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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