dislocation
noun
dis·lo·ca·tion
ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən 
-lə-
: the act of dislocating : the state of being dislocated: such as
a
: displacement of one or more bones at a joint : luxation
b
: a discontinuity in the otherwise normal lattice structure of a crystal
c
: disruption of an established order
Examples of dislocation in a Sentence
the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman
Recent Examples on the Web
But the Bulls still are missing a significant portion of their core rotation, including guard Ayo Dosunmu, who underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to treat a left shoulder fracture that was causing dislocation.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate
14.2%
Snap rate
47.4%
Eagles
DT
Tier 1
5
Chris Godwin
Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209
Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
However, muscle or ligament tears and bone dislocations usually require immobilization (not moving the injured area) and sometimes surgery.
3.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate
14.2%
Snap rate
47.4%
Eagles
DT
Tier 1
5
Chris Godwin
Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209
Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
However, muscle or ligament tears and bone dislocations usually require immobilization (not moving the injured area) and sometimes surgery.
3.
—Sarah Richards, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
This assessment argues that the impact of tariff levels perhaps rising to a level not seen in a century could lead to supply chain dislocation.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dislocation
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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislocation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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dislocation
noun
dis·lo·ca·tion
ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən
: the act of dislocating : the state of being dislocated
especially
: displacement of one or more bones at a joint
Medical Definition
dislocation
noun
dis·lo·ca·tion
ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən, -lə-
: displacement of one or more bones at a joint : luxation
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