English Meaning & Definitions
The displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint; a dislocation.
- “O jogador sofreu uma luxação no ombro durante a partida.”
- “A luxação do cotovelo requer atendimento médico imediato para realinhamento.”
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Derived from the Latin 'luxatio, -onis' (dislocation), from 'luxare' (to put out of joint), related to 'luxus' (dislocated, loose). It entered Portuguese through medical and anatomical terminology, sharing roots with the English word 'luxation'.
Think of a joint being 'laxed' or forced out of place to remember 'luxação'.
Frequently Asked Questions About “luxação”
1. What is the meaning of “luxação” in English?
In English, luxação (noun) is defined as: “The displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint; a dislocation.”.
2. How do you use “luxação” in a sentence?
“O jogador sofreu uma luxação no ombro durante a partida.”
3. What are English synonyms of “luxação”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “luxação”?
Derived from the Latin 'luxatio, -onis' (dislocation), from 'luxare' (to put out of joint), related to 'luxus' (dislocated, loose). It entered Portuguese through medical and anatomical terminology, sharing roots with the English word 'luxation'.
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