dislocated
word · lemma: dislocate
Definition
If a bone or joint is dislocated, it means it has moved out of its normal position, often because of an injury.
Usage & Nuances
Common in medical and emergency contexts, usually for joints like shoulder, finger, or knee. Do not confuse with 'broken' (bone fractured). Often used with 'shoulder', 'knee', or 'finger' (e.g., 'dislocated shoulder').
Spanish: dislocado - luxadoPortuguese (BR): deslocado - luxadoPortuguese (PT): deslocado - luxadoChinese (Simplified): 脱臼的Chinese (Traditional): 脫臼的Hindi: अस्थिभंग (हड्डी अपनी जगह से हटना)Arabic: مخلوعBengali: অবস্থানচ্যুতRussian: вывихнутыйJapanese: 脱臼したVietnamese: trật khớpKorean: 탈구된Turkish: çıkıkUrdu: چُٹ گیاIndonesian: terkilir
Example Sentences
He has a dislocated shoulder after the fall.
basic
The doctor said my finger is dislocated.
basic
She couldn't walk because her knee was dislocated.
basic
I thought my arm was just sore, but it turned out to be dislocated.
natural
You should see a specialist if it’s dislocated again.
natural
The joint looked really odd, so I guessed it was dislocated.
natural