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stress fracture

American  

noun

Pathology.
  1. a hairline crack in a bone, especially of a foot or leg, caused by repeated or prolonged stress and often occurring in runners, dancers, and soldiers march fracture.


stress fracture Scientific  
  1. See under fracture


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Midfielder Mikel Merino, who returned in Arsenal's last Premier League game of the season on Sunday after four months out with a stress fracture in the foot, has been included in the squad.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Somerset couple set off in October last year, but after a stress fracture for Langley-Wathen, they were forced to stop after covering just 60 miles.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, is likely to undergo surgery after suffering the stress fracture in Everton's 1-0 win against Aston Villa on January 18.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Reports of fitness doubts first appeared in September, with Cummins then ruled out of the white-ball series against New Zealand and India with a lumbar stress fracture.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

American Korda only returned to tour action last week following a near three-month shin stress fracture lay-off.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

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