closed fracture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of closed fracture
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Naylor was taken to a hospital and was diagnosed with a closed fracture and dislocation of the right ankle.
From Seattle Times
Naylor was taken to a hospital and was diagnosed with a “closed fracture and dislocation of the right ankle.”
From Seattle Times
He was described as having a "closed fracture" of his nose and two lacerations on the back of his head, as well as the black eyes.
From BBC
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