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   fracture

   /ˈfraktʃə/

   noun

   • 1. the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material: "ground movements could cause fracture of the pipe" Similar breakingbreakagecrackingcleavageruptureshatteringfragmentationsplinteringsplittingseparationburstingdisintegration
   • ▪ a crack or break in a hard object or material, typically a bone or a rock stratum: "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 a group or organization) split or fragment and become unable to 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’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRACTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRACTURE definition: 1. If something hard, such as a bone, fractures, or is fractured, it breaks or cracks: 2. to…. Learn more.

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

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   Jun 13, 2024 · A fracture means that a bone has been broken, either partially or completely, due to excessive force or stress. This break can occur in various ways, resulting in different types of fractures such as hairline fractures, open fractures, or bones shattered into multiple pieces.

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

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   Jul 9, 2017 · A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture crosswise, lengthwise, in several places, or into many pieces.

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

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   Nov 10, 2023 · A fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. There are many different types of fractures. We examine the facts about fractures in this article.

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

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   fracture: [verb] to cause a fracture in : break. rupture, tear.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRACTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. the act of breaking or the state of being broken 2. a. the breaking or cracking of a bone or the tearing of a.... Click for more definitions.

8. medlineplus.gov › fracturesFracture | MedlinePlus

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   May 14, 2024 · A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are different causes and types of fractures. Symptoms include intense pain, swelling and bruising. ... Locked padlock icon) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. National Library of Medicine ...

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › fractureFRACTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Fracture definition: the breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition.. See examples of FRACTURE used in a sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRACTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FRACTURE definition: to break something hard such as a bone, or a piece of rock: . Learn more.

11. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesBone Fractures: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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    Displaced or non-displaced are more words your provider will use to describe your fracture. A displaced fracture means the pieces of your bone moved so much that a gap formed around the fracture when your bone broke. Non-displaced fractures are still broken bones, but the pieces weren’t moved far enough during the break to be out of alignment.