luxations
- plural of luxation.
Example Sentences
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The great use which they make of their simples is for the cure of wounds, fractures, dislocations, luxations, and ruptures.
From Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 by Jones, James Athearn
Because of the large humeral head articulating as it does with a glenoid cavity, scapulohumeral luxations are very rare in the horse.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
All dislocations, luxations and subluxations of bones and ligaments should be corrected by expert manipulation.
From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry
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
Such a deformity subjects the animal to frequent luxations.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
