simple fracture


simple fracture

noun

Definition of SIMPLE FRACTURE

: a bone fracture that does not form an open wound in the skin — compare compound fracture

First Known Use of SIMPLE FRACTURE

1597

Rhymes with SIMPLE FRACTURE

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