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subcoracoid(anatomy) Situated under the coracoid process of the scapula.
subluxationnoun(pathology, medicine) A partial dislocation of a joint, in which the articulating surfaces remain in partial contact.
globe luxationnoun(medicine) The condition of the eye being displaced outside of the orbital rim (eye socket).
malpositionnoun(medicine) An abnormal position of an organ or other part of the body.
linguoversionnoun(pathology) displacement of a tooth to a lingual position
dysarthrosisnoun(medicine) Reduced motion of a joint due to deformity, dislocation or disease.
spondylolisthesisnoun(medicine) A forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.
patholaxitynoun(pathology) Abnormal laxity of a joint
glossoptosisnoun(medicine) The abnormal downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.
ectopia lentisnounThe displacement or malposition of the eye's lens from its normal location.
loculationnoun(medicine) The localized failure of a region to drain fluids, resulting in an enlarged mass.
lateroversionnoun(pathology) The abnormal lateral displacement of a body part, especially of the uterus.
spondylizemanoun(medicine, archaic, rare) A disintegration and sinking in of the lower lumbar vertebrae.
overabductionnoun(medicine) Hyperabduction.
prolapsusnounAlternative form of prolapse. [A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ.]
spondylolithesisnounMisspelling of spondylolisthesis. [(medicine) A forward displacement of a vertebra over a lower vertebra, due to a congenital defect or injury.]
lumbagonoun(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.
dextropositionnoun(pathology, especially of the heart) An abnormal displacement to the right
lymphedemanoun(medicine) The swelling of tissue due to retention of fluid in the lymph vessels.
prolapsionnoun(medicine, obsolete) prolapse

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