Phrase guide

simple fracture

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A fracture where the bone only is divided.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: closed fracture

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fracture, break

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