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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In: Reese Waters, the preseason all-conference guard who had his entire year wiped out by a stress fracture in his foot, has already committed to returning.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The 33-year-old was limited to 15 games in 2024 because of a stress fracture in a rib in his back and chronic right knee tendonitis that resulted in season-ending surgery.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Bland suffered a stress fracture in training camp, leading to him missing most of the season.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Running in non-supportive shoes could also contribute to injuries like stress fractures, Dr. Conenello says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The 33-year-old was limited to 15 games in 2024 because of a stress fracture in a rib in his back and chronic right knee tendonitis that resulted in season-ending surgery.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Bland suffered a stress fracture in training camp, leading to him missing most of the season.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Running in non-supportive shoes could also contribute to injuries like stress fractures, Dr. Conenello says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stress fracture
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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