stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress
Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence
The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.
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The Pacers were without Isaiah Jackson (concussion), Bennedict Mathurin (right thumb sprain), Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture) and Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tendon tear).
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Robinson, who has undergone two surgeries to repair stress fractures in his left ankle, is not expected to participate in both legs of any back-to-backs this season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Last year's surgery, just before the start of the season, was for a stress fracture and sidelined Bland for 10 games.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
According to Coviello, symptoms can include low energy, irregular periods, and stress fractures or other signs of weakened bones.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Robinson, who has undergone two surgeries to repair stress fractures in his left ankle, is not expected to participate in both legs of any back-to-backs this season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Last year's surgery, just before the start of the season, was for a stress fracture and sidelined Bland for 10 games.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
According to Coviello, symptoms can include low energy, irregular periods, and stress fractures or other signs of weakened bones.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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