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.
Segmental Joint Dysfunction (aka Subluxation) is a term used in the chiropractic field to describe what happens when one of the vertebrae in your spine is not moving correctly or is malpositioned. When this happens, the misaligned vertebra creates pressure and stress on the spinal nerves, blood vessels, and surrounding muscles.