B2🏥 Medical
Italian word
lussazione
dislocation (of a joint)
Looks like
luxation
'luxation' = dislocation (medical English, rarely used)
⚠️ The trap
'Lussazione' = dislocation. 'Luxation' exists in medical English but is rare — everyday English says 'dislocation'. Don't confuse with 'lusso' (luxury) — 'lussazione' has nothing to do with luxury.
To say "'luxation' = dislocation (medical English, rarely used)" in Italian:
lussazione (correct)
"lussazione" in English means:
dislocation (of a joint)
Example
"Si è fatto una lussazione alla spalla giocando a rugby."
"He dislocated his shoulder playing rugby."
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