simple fracture

/ˌsɪmpəl ˌfræktʃər/
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Other forms: simple fractures

Definitions of simple fracture
  1. noun
    an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
    synonyms: closed fracture
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    type of:
    break, fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
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