Definition

1. Noun:
   • Dislocation of a joint: A medical term for the displacement of a bone from its normal position within a joint, resulting in the loss of contact between the articulating surfaces.

Usage

• The term "abarticulation" is a specialized, technical term used primarily in medical, anatomical, and historical contexts. It is synonymous with "dislocation" but is less common in modern clinical language.

Examples

• The old medical text described the treatment for an abarticulation of the shoulder.
• An abarticulation is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention to realign the bones.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be found in classical medical literature and formal anatomical descriptions. In contemporary settings, "joint dislocation" or simply "dislocation" is preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Dislocation (n): The more common modern term for the condition of a joint being out of its proper place.
• Subluxation (n): A partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint.

Synonyms

• Dislocation
• Luxation (a technical synonym)

Notes

• "Abarticulation" is not typically used in everyday conversation or modern medical reports. It is considered an archaic or highly formal term. Learners should be aware of its meaning but will most commonly encounter "dislocation."

Noun

1. dislocation of a joint