dislocation
//ˌdɪs.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
dislocationSingular
dislocationsPlural
1
The displacement of a bone from its normal position at a joint, causing pain and loss of function.
The doctor confirmed that the patient had a shoulder dislocation after the fall.
2
The act or process of displacing something from its proper or usual place.
The earthquake caused the dislocation of several large rocks from the hillside.
3
A state of disruption or disorder, especially in social or economic systems.
The pandemic caused widespread economic dislocation around the world.