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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Example Sentences

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

On Tuesday, world champion Peres Jepchirchir withdrew from the women's race after her build-up was affected by a stress fracture.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, is likely to undergo surgery after suffering the stress fracture in Everton's 1-0 win against Aston Villa on January 18.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

American Korda only returned to tour action last week following a near three-month shin stress fracture lay-off.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025