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

It is the second significant injury blow for British interest, following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on Sunday because of a stress fracture in her right leg.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 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

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

She suffered a stress fracture in her knee.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026