subluxate

/ˈsʌblʌkseɪt/
verb
  1. To partially dislocate a joint, so that the bones are still partly in contact.
    • She subluxated her kneecap while running downhill.
    • A chiropractor can help if you subluxate a vertebra.
    • The athlete subluxated his shoulder during the game.
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