lọi xương
Definition
- Noun (Medical Term):
- Dislocation: A condition where the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal position. This is the primary and most specific meaning of "lọi xương."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau cú ngã, anh ấy bị lọi xương vai. (After the fall, he suffered a shoulder dislocation.)
- Lọi xương khớp gối là một chấn thương nghiêm trọng. (Knee joint dislocation is a serious injury.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in a medical or injury-related context. It describes the result of trauma, such as from a fall, accident, or sports injury.
Variants and Related Words
- Trật khớp (n): This is a more common, everyday term for "dislocation." "Lọi xương" is the formal medical equivalent.
- Cô ấy bị trật khớp cổ tay. (She has a dislocated wrist.)
Synonyms
- Dislocation: The displacement of a bone from its joint.
- Luxation: The formal medical term for dislocation (derived from Latin).
Related Medical Terms
Gãy xương (n): Fracture; a break in a bone.
- Vụ tai nạn gây ra gãy xương và lọi xương. (The accident caused a fracture and a dislocation.)
Bong gân (n): Sprain; an injury to ligaments around a joint.
- Chấn thương đó là bong gân, không phải lọi xương. (That injury is a sprain, not a dislocation.)