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simple fracture

noun

a fracture in which the bone does not pierce the skin.

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Nearby words

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Origin of simple fracture

First recorded in 1590–1600
Also called closed fracture.
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British Dictionary definitions for simple fracture

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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Medicine definitions for simple fracture

simple fracture

n.

closed fracture
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