(pathology) The partial dislocation of something, such as one of the bones of a joint, a tooth, or the lens of an eye.

plural of subluxation

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sublux

Able to be subluxed.

present participle of sublux

Partially dislocated.

Synonym of subluxated

present participle of subluxate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of subluxate

(medicine, intransitive, of a joint, tooth, etc.) To become partially dislocated or displaced; to undergo subluxation. / (medicine, transitive) To partially dislocate or displace.