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noun
a fracture in which the bone does not pierce the skin.
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Also called closed fracture.

Origin of simple fracture

First recorded in 1590–1600
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simple fracture

noun
a fracture in which the broken bone does not pierce the skinAlso called: closed fracture Compare compound fracture
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