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simple fracture

American

noun

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

simple fracture British

noun

Also called: closed fracture. a fracture in which the broken bone does not pierce the skin Compare compound fracture

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Etymology

Origin of simple fracture

First recorded in 1590–1600

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