dislocation
Meaning: The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint, causing pain and loss of function. Also used figuratively to mean disruption or displacement from a normal state.
In medical contexts, dislocation most commonly affects the shoulder, finger, and knee joints. Treatment typically involves reduction (manipulation back into place) followed by immobilisation. Figuratively, dislocation describes social upheaval, economic disruption, or a sense of being uprooted. Collocations include 'shoulder dislocation,' 'economic dislocation,' and 'cultural dislocation.'
Examples
- The fall resulted in a dislocation of his right shoulder that required immediate reduction under sedation. 跌倒导致他右肩脱位,需要在镇静下立即进行复位。La caída provocó una luxación del hombro derecho que requirió reducción inmediata bajo sedación.転倒により右肩の脱臼が生じ、鎮静下で直ちに整復が必要となった。낙상으로 인해 오른쪽 어깨가 탈구되어 진정제 투여 하에 즉각적인 정복술이 필요했다.
- The factory closures caused widespread economic dislocation across the region. 工厂关闭在该地区造成了广泛的经济混乱。El cierre de las fábricas causó una dislocación económica generalizada en toda la región.工場の閉鎖は地域全体に広範な経済的混乱を引き起こした。공장 폐쇄는 해당 지역 전체에 광범위한 경제적 혼란을 초래했다.
- Repeated dislocations of the same joint can lead to chronic instability and may require surgical repair. 同一关节的反复脱位可导致慢性不稳定,可能需要手术修复。Las luxaciones recurrentes de la misma articulación pueden provocar inestabilidad crónica y requerir reparación quirúrgica.同一関節の繰り返す脱臼は慢性的な不安定性につながり、手術による修復が必要になることがある。같은 관절의 반복적인 탈구는 만성적 불안정성으로 이어질 수 있으며, 수술적 복원이 필요할 수 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin dislocatio, from dislocare (to put out of place), combining dis- (apart) and locare (to place). Entered English in the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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