Definition of Subluxation. Meaning of Subluxation. Synonyms of Subluxation

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Definition of Subluxation

Subluxation
Subluxation Sub`lux*a"tion, n. [Pref. sub + luxation: cf. F. subluxation.] (Surg.) An incomplete or partial dislocation.

Meaning of Subluxation from wikipedia

- A subluxation is an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ. According to the World Health Organization, a subluxation is a "significant...
- In chiropractic, a vertebral subluxation means pressure on nerves, abnormal functions creating a lesion in some portion of the body, either in its action...
- minority, emphasize vitalism, "Innate Intelligence", and consider vertebral subluxations to be the cause of all disease; and "mixers", the majority, are more...
- its normal location. A partial dislocation of a lens is termed lens subluxation or subluxated lens; a complete dislocation of a lens is termed lens luxation...
- Dental subluxation is a traumatic injury to the periodontal tissue in which the tooth has increased mobility (i.e., is loosened) but has not been displaced...
- projections, dislocations are readily diagnosed. In borderline cases of subluxation, the following measurements can be helpful: The lateral patellofemoral...
- Patellar subluxation syndrome, is an injury that is concerned with the kneecap. Patellar subluxation is more common than patellar dislocation and is just...
- A pulled elbow, also known as nursemaid's elbow or a radial head subluxation, is when the ligament that wraps around the radial head slips off. Often...
- agitated motion of the iris with eye movement. This may be caused by lens subluxation, the incomplete or partial dislocation of the lens; or by aphakia, the...
- magnetic healer Daniel D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, "vertebral subluxation" was the sole cause of all diseases and mani****tion was the cure for...