verb
- to dislocate or put out of joint
Usage: medical
Examples
- The fall caused him to luxate his shoulder.
- The doctor warned that the injury could luxate the joint if not treated properly.
- Athletes who luxate their knees often require surgery.
- The accident luxated several bones in her wrist.
- Physical therapy helped prevent the joint from luxating again.
- The veterinarian had to luxate the dog’s hip to examine it thoroughly.