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compound fracture
noun
- a fracture in which the broken bone is exposed through a wound in the skin.
compound fracture
noun
- a fracture in which the broken bone either pierces the skin or communicates with an open wound
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Word History and Origins
Origin of compound fracture1
First recorded in 1535–45
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Example Sentences
University of Louisville player Kevin Ware suffered a compound fracture of his leg during a game against Duke.
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"Compound fracture," the doctor said, and Arnold shuddered, for he had heard of such things before.
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The Honorable Percival, whose pride had sustained a compound fracture, set sail immediately for America.
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You see, a great piece of rock fell on his leg—here—and it's a compound fracture.
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A young labourer had fallen off a scaffolding, and a compound fracture of the right arm had been the result.
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He had sustained a compound fracture of his leg, besides numerous bruises and contusions.
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