Definition of phlegm for English Language Learners. : 1  a thick, yellowish liquid that is produced in the nose and throat especially when a person has a cold. : 2  calmness in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Kneecap (Patellar) Subluxation. A subluxing patella (kneecap) is a temporary, partial dislocation of the kneecap from its normal position in the groove in the end of the thigh bone (femur). This groove is located between two bumps at the end of the thigh bone called the femoral condyles.
Hypertranslation refers to the excessive anterior movement of the condyle during opening. The term subluxation is defined as a self reducing partial dislocation of the tmj during which the condyle passes anterior to the articular eminence. The term dislocation can be defined as long lasting inability to close the mouth due to the complete translation of the condyle anterior to the articular eminence.