Displaced

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Displaced

Displaced (/dɪsˈpleɪst/), from the Latin displaceo meaning "to move away", is a term used in the medical field to describe the condition where an organ or any part of the body moves from its usual position. This term is often used in the context of fractures, where a bone moves from its normal alignment.

Related Terms

  • Fracture: A break in the continuity of the bone. When a fracture occurs, the bone can be displaced or non-displaced.
  • Dislocation: This is a joint injury that forces the ends of your bones out of position.
  • Subluxation: This is a partial dislocation. It can be no less painful than a full dislocation, but the two bones that form the joint are still partially aligned.
  • Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes surgery to replace displaced bones or joints.

Pronunciation

The term 'displaced' is pronounced as /dɪsˈpleɪst/.

Etymology

The term 'displaced' comes from the Latin word displaceo, which means "to move away". It is a combination of 'dis-' meaning "apart" and 'placeo' meaning "to please". In the medical context, it refers to a body part that has moved from its usual place.

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