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.
A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health. Instead of treating your symptoms, your chiropractor is primarily interested in detecting, reducing, and preventing the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.