dislocation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act or condition of being dislocated or displaced from a normal or usual place or position.

  - "The athlete suffered a dislocation of the shoulder during the game."
  - "The earthquake caused widespread dislocation of the population."
  - "The dislocation of the jaw can be painful."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dislocation
location , adoption , relation , education

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Variants

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dislocation , dislocations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dislocare' which means 'to displace' or 'to put out of joint'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dislocation' is also used in geology to describe the movement of tectonic plates.

2. Dislocations can occur in any joint in the body, but the most common are in the shoulder and hip.

3. Dislocations can be caused by trauma, such as a fall or a blow, or by repetitive stress, such as overuse in sports.

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Related Concepts

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1. Subluxation: A partial dislocation where the joint is only partially disconnected.

2. Displacement: The act of moving something from its original place to another.

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Culture

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In literature, dislocation is often used as a metaphor for emotional or psychological upheaval or instability.

How to Memorize "dislocation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a joint coming out of its socket or an object being moved from its usual place.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'dislocated' and associate it with the idea of being out of place or position.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dislocate' which stands for 'Displaced, Out of place, Located elsewhere, Completely Ajar'.

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