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fracture
a break in a bone
In more detail
1. (noun) a break in a bone or similar hard object
2. (verb) to break or crack something, especially a bone
Examples
- 1. She suffered a fracture of her leg in the skiing accident.
- 2. The impact fractured several ribs.
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