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Definitions for SUBLUXATION
ˌsʌb lʌkˈseɪ ʃənsub·lux·a·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
subluxationnoun
partial displacement of a joint or organ
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subluxationnoun
The partial dislocation of one of the bones of a joint.
Etymology: From modern Latin, corresponding to.
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Subluxation
A subluxation is an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a subluxation is a "significant structural displacement", and is therefore always visible on static imaging studies, such as X-rays.In contrast, the chiropractic belief of "vertebral subluxation" may or may not involve a significant displacement or even pain or clear dysfunction.
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subluxation
Subluxation is a medical term used to describe a partial dislocation of a joint, where the bones in the joint are misaligned but still in contact with each other. This can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and potential damage to surrounding tissues. Subluxations can occur in any joint of the body due to trauma, hypermobility, or degenerative conditions.
Webster Dictionary
Subluxationnoun
an incomplete or partial dislocation
Etymology: [Pref. sub + luxation: cf. F. subluxation.]
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Subluxation
A subluxation may have different meanings, depending on the medical specialty involved. It implies the presence of an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ. The World Health Organization defines both the medical subluxation and the chiropractic subluxation. It contrasts the two and states in a footnote that a medical subluxation is a "significant structural displacement, and therefore visible on static imaging studies."
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of SUBLUXATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of SUBLUXATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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