expressed skull fracture

[ ĭk-sprĕst′ ]

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A fracture in which part of the bone of the skull is pushed outward.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
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No dishing, and his emotions in the book are no different than the ones he expressed, apparently, in a press release.
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Yet she spoke of his dignity in such an insane situation and when she touched on his pain she expressed her own on his behalf.
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There are other tribes that have expressed interest to us in getting involved.
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The report said the CIA expressed regret for not ultimately punishing him.
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Only in the carnage of the head, the tilt of the chin, was the insolence expressed that had made her many enemies.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
This is often of great advantage, as the strength of repose is expressed to a great degree in restraint of movement.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Arnold, after he had a dozen times expressed his delight at my return, asked if I had seen any shooting.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
He aimed at the yawning hippopotamus and fired, hitting it on the skull, but at such an angle that the ball glanced off.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
The duke expressed his surprise that his majesty should venture alone in so public a place.
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