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.
Kneecap Subluxation, Dislocation. Instability of the kneecap â or the patella â is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment at the Noyes Knee Institute. Normally, the patella glides smoothly and stays within what is called the trochlear groove as the knee flexes (bends) and extends (straightens). An unstable kneecap comes either completely or partially out of the groove as the knee bends.