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hairline fracture

British  

noun

  1. a very fine crack in a bone

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Dodgers catcher Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is doubtful to return before the end of the regular season, according to manager Dave Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2025

With chilling nonchalance, Victor observes the start of a hairline fracture that will eventually produce a painful crack.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2025

He had a hairline fracture in his shoulder early in a game in Week 6 at Cleveland and missed the next two games.

From Seattle Times Jan. 26, 2024

It ended up being a hairline fracture in the floor.

From New York Times Nov. 28, 2022

There was a hairline fracture in the jawbone.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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