simple fracture
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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

simple fracture

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SIMPLE FRACTURE

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

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