compound fracture
Definition of compound fracture
: a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude
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First Known Use of compound fracture
1543
COMPOUND FRACTURE Defined for English Language Learners
compound fracture
Definition of compound fracture for English Language Learners
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medical : a broken bone in which a part of the bone sticks out through the skin
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compound fracture
Medical Definition of compound fracture
: a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude—compare simple fracture
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