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

Playing through a stress fracture in his shin all last season affected his play and likely led to him slipping into Round 2, but this is an interesting player in the mix at a position where free-agent signing Grady Jarrett is a short-term fix and Andrew Billings is in a contract year. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2025

But when the season was over, Brian Cashman went after Williams, who came back from stress fractures in his back to record 14 saves in 22 appearances for the Brewers. —Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025

Robinson suffered a stress fracture to his left ankle in a Dec. 6, 2023 matchup against the Boston Celtics. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025

Then, Bland suffered a stress fracture in training camp, which derailed his 2024 season. —Daniel Popper, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

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