stress fracture

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a hairline crack in a bone, especially of a foot or leg, caused by repeated or prolonged stress and often occurring in runners, dancers, and soldiers march fracture.

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stress fracture Scientific  

1. See under fracture

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stress fracture

That followed Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on the eve of the Championships with a stress fracture in her right leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

"I've done everything possible to try to get to the start line but after a final scan tonight the niggle I've been managing has developed into a stress fracture," Raducanu said.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Midfielder Mikel Merino, who returned in Arsenal's last Premier League game of the season on Sunday after four months out with a stress fracture in the foot, has been included in the squad.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Kemp would provide left-arm angle and Gibson, who only recently returned to bowling after a back stress fracture of her own, some bustle.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Sawe achieved his world record in London despite suffering a stress fracture in his foot following Berlin, while a back issue which left him "almost giving up" in January delayed his preparations until early February.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026