Sublux

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of subluxate: to partially dislocate or displace.

Etymology

From New Latin subluxāre (“to subluxate”), q.v. Also parsed as a clipping of subluxate and equivalent to sub- + lux.

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