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   frac·ture

   /ˈfrakCHər/

   noun

   • 1. the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material: "bone density testing can predict the risk for fracture" Similar breakingbreakagecrackingcleavageruptureshatteringfragmentationsplinteringsplittingseparationburstingdisintegration
   • ▪ a crack or break in a hard object or material, typically a bone or a body of rock: "a fracture of the left leg" Similar breakbreakagecracksplitcracksplitfissurecrevicebreakrupturebreachriftcleftslitchinkgapcrannyintersticeopeningaperturerentcrazing
   • ▪ the physical appearance of a freshly broken rock or mineral, especially as regards the shape of the surface formed: "obsidian shows a conchoidal fracture"
   • 2. the replacement of a simple vowel by a diphthong owing to the influence of a following sound, typically a consonant.
   • ▪ a diphthong substituted by fracture.

   verb

   • 1. break or cause to break: "the stone has fractured"
   • ▪ sustain a fracture of (a bone): "he fractured his skull when he was a kid"
   • ▪ (with reference to an organization or other abstract thing) split or fragment so as to no longer function or exist: "the movement had fractured without his leadership"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, or from Latin fractura, from frangere ‘to break’.

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2. www.healthline.com › health › fractureFracture | Definition and Patient Education - Healthline

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   Jul 9, 2017 · A fracture is a broken bone that can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Learn about the symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of fractures.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 173312Fractures: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News...

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   A fracture is a crack or break in a bone that can result from trauma, overuse, or health conditions. Learn about the different types of fractures, how to diagnose and treat them, and how to prevent them.

4. www.verywellhealth.com › fracture-8654200Fracture: What It Means, 8 Types, Healing Process - Verywell...

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   Jun 13, 2024 · A fracture is a broken bone that can occur due to various causes and have different severity levels. Learn about the common types of fractures, how to diagnose them, and how to treat and prevent them.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fractureFracture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of fracture, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Fracture can refer to the breaking of hard or soft tissue, the rupture of a surface, or the violation of a rule.

6. medlineplus.gov › fracturesFracture | MedlinePlus

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   May 14, 2024 · What is a fracture? A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture. What are the different types of fractures? There are different ways to describe fractures.

7. www.physio-pedia.com › FractureFracture - Physiopedia

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   A fracture is a discontinuity in a bone (or cartilage) resulting from mechanical forces that exceed the bone's ability to withstand them. [1] Fractures can occur in a variety of methods: A normal bone subjected to acute overwhelming force, usually in the setting of trauma.

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesFractures | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of different types of fractures.