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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Stewart, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound former five-star recruit, played through a stress fracture in his foot during his freshman season. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Maria Menounos Extra host Maria Menounos sustained multiple injuries on season 14 of DWTS, hurting her chin and ribs, and suffering a stress fracture to her right foot. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Judge, a three-time AL MVP, missed 84 games due to a right rib stress fracture. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Without proper rest, overuse injuries like apophysitis, stress fractures, and tendonitis become common. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stress fracture

• contracture
• facture
• manufacture

Medical Definition

stress fracture

noun

: a usually hairline fracture of a bone (as of the foot or lower leg) that has been subjected to repeated stress

occurrence of stress fractures among joggers