subluxation

/ˌsʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/
noun
  1. A partial dislocation of a joint, where the bones are still partly in contact.
    • An X-ray confirmed a mild subluxation in her elbow.
    • The athlete suffered a subluxation of his shoulder during the game.
    • Chiropractors often treat subluxations of the spine.
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