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dislocation

 

[ หŒdษชs.lษ™หˆkeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Dislocation is the displacement of a bone from its joint.

Synonyms

joint displacement, luxation, misplacement.

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Word Description / Examples
dislocation

Used in medical or technical contexts to refer to the displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint. Often involves significant pain and requires medical attention.

  • The X-ray showed a dislocation of the shoulder.
  • He suffered from a dislocation during the football match.
luxation

A technical, medical term for dislocation. It is less commonly used in everyday language and more likely found in medical literature or by healthcare professionals.

  • Luxation of the hip is a serious condition requiring immediate attention.
  • The doctor confirmed that the patient had suffered a luxation of the knee joint.
joint displacement

A more descriptive term used primarily in medical fields. It specifies that the dislocation is happening at a joint. Generally used in clinical or professional medical settings.

  • The patient was diagnosed with joint displacement of the elbow.
  • Joint displacement can often be treated without surgery.
misplacement

A more general term that refers to something being out of its correct or intended place. It does not specifically refer to joints and can be used in a variety of contexts, including both medical and non-medical scenarios.

  • Misplacement of the files caused confusion in the office.
  • A misplacement of the vertebra can lead to severe pain.

Examples of usage

  • The athlete suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the game.
  • She had to undergo surgery to repair the dislocation of her hip.
  • After the dislocation of his knee, he had to use crutches for a few weeks.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

In geology, dislocation refers to the process of rock layers shifting along a fault line.

Synonyms

faulting, movement, shift.

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dislocation

Medical or physical contexts to describe when something has been moved out of its normal position, especially bones or joints.

  • The X-ray revealed a dislocation of the shoulder
  • There was a dislocation of the ground layers due to the earthquake
faulting

Geological contexts referring to the fracturing of the Earth's crust resulting in displacement along the fault lines.

  • Faulting is common in earthquake-prone areas
  • The geologists studied the patterns of faulting in the mountain range
shift

Used both in physical and abstract contexts, to describe a change or transfer in position, time, or situation.

  • There was a significant shift in public opinion
  • He felt a shift in his attitude towards the project
movement

General contexts to describe any type of motion or change in position, applies broadly from physical motion to social change.

  • The movement of the car was smooth
  • There is a growing movement advocating for climate action

Examples of usage

  • The dislocation of the rock layers caused a significant earthquake.
  • Geologists study the dislocation of rocks to understand tectonic plate movements.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Dislocation can also mean the act of disrupting or disturbing the normal order or functioning of something.

Synonyms

disruption, disturbance, upheaval.

Examples of usage

  • The dislocation of the meeting schedule caused confusion among the team members.
  • The dislocation of the economy led to widespread unemployment.
  • Political dislocation often results in social unrest.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislocation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luxaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verrenkung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dislokasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฒะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwichniฤ™cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„ฑ่‡ผ (dakkyo)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท luxation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luxaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑkฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ๊ตฌ (talgu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ luxace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ luxรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„ฑ่‡ผ (tuลjiรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ liรฐhlaup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luxaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'dislocation' originated from the Latin word 'dislocatio', which means 'displacement'. The concept of dislocation has been recognized in various fields such as medicine, geology, and general disruptions. The term has been used to describe the displacement of bones in medical contexts, the shifting of rock layers in geology, and the disturbance of normal order in general situations.

See also: dislocate, locatable, located, locating, location, locations, locatively, locator, relocatable, relocate.

Word Frequency Rank

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