luxate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of luxate
1615–25; < Latin luxātus (past participle of luxāre to put out of joint), equivalent to lux ( us ) dislocated (cognate with Greek loxós oblique) + -ā- theme vowel + -tus past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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The Calcaneum sometimes flies off from the Astragalus both in the inside and without; and the Bones of the Tarsus, Metatarsus, and Toes are likewise apt to be luxated.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
If the Tibia be luxated on the side, the usual Extensions are to be made, and the Bone is to be push'd with the Knee.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
In temporary luxations, disarticulation is but momentary and spontaneous reposition always results; while a fixed luxation does not reduce spontaneously but remains luxated until reposition is effected by proper manipulation and treatment.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
If the Vertebra's are luxated on the side, the same Extensions are to be made, and the Prominence is to be push'd, to re-establish the Vertebra in its place.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
When the Tibia is luxated behind, its Prominences are in the Cavity of the Ham, and the Leg flies off, or is bended.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
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