Definition of Luxation. Meaning of Luxation. Synonyms of Luxation

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Definition of Luxation

Luxation
Luxation Lux*a"tion, n. [L. luxatio: cf. F. luxation.] The act of luxating, or the state of being luxated; a dislocation.

Meaning of Luxation from wikipedia

- be ****ociated with damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. Patellar luxation is a common condition in dogs, particularly small and miniature breeds...
- luxation, as well. Lens luxation in cats can occur secondary to anterior uveitis (inflammation of the inside of the eye). With anterior lens luxation...
- A joint dislocation, also called luxation, occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. A partial dislocation...
- Exophthalmos (also called exophthalmus, exophthalmia, proptosis, or exorbitism) is a bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit. Exophthalmos can be...
- favorable temperament and other features. The major health concern is patellar luxation, and a minor recurring concern is that the breed can be prone to runny...
- concern within the breed, which has a higher incidence of primary lens luxation (PLL) than most other breeds. The Chinese Crested Dog can also have at...
- A hip dislocation is when the thighbone (femur) separates from the hip bone (pelvis). Specifically it is when the ball–shaped head of the femur (femoral...
- difficult, obstructing normal hip development, and putting them at risk of hip luxation.[citation needed] Platzer, Werner (2004), " Color Atlas of Human Anatomy...
- mutation in the TGM1 gene has been found to be the cause. Primary lens luxation is an inherited condition that often occurs in Jack Russell Terriers as...
- vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation). Retrolistheses are most easily diagnosed on lateral x-ray...