silver-fork deformity
n.
A deformity seen in Colles' fracture in which the wrist or forearm has a curve like that of the back of a fork.
Words nearby silver-fork deformity
silver trout, silver vine, silver wattle, silver wedding, silver-eye, silver-fork deformity, silver-fork fracture, silver-gilt, silver-lace vine, silver-plate, silver-spooned
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