Pott's fracture
noun
a fracture of the lower fibula and of the malleolus of the tibia, resulting in outward displacement of the foot.
Origin of Pott's fracture
1see origin at Pott's disease
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British Dictionary definitions for Pott's fracture
Pott's fracture
noun
a fracture of the lower part of the fibula, usually with dislocation of the ankle
Origin of Pott's fracture
1C18: see Pott's disease
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