Dislocation of a joint

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Abarticulation \Ab`ar*tic`u*la"tion\ ([a^]b`[aum]r*t[i^]k`[-u]*l[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. ab + E. articulation : cf. F. abarticulation. See Article .] (Anat.) Articulation, usually that kind of articulation which admits of free motion in the joint; diarthrosis. ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n : dislocation of a joint

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context anatomy English) An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint. 2 The act of dislocating a joint. (reference-book last = first = authorlink = coauthors = editor =Thomas, Clayton L. others = title =Taber's ...