Dislocates

/ˈdɪsloʊkeɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of dislocate; moves something from its proper position or forces a bone out of a joint.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of dislocate in third-person singular present tense, following regular English verb patterns.

Kelly Says

When someone says an injury 'dislocates' a shoulder, they're using precise medical terminology that distinguishes from a sprain (ligament damage) or a fracture (broken bone)—a dislocation is the joint popping out of place.

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