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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More unfortunate news accompanied Sale in March 2022 when a right rib cage stress fracture delayed his season debut until July. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 That stress fracture last season led to a significant lay-off. Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 2 July 2024 Serious Injury Update Bland sustained a stress fracture in his foot late in the preseason. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Albertus was sidelined with a stress fracture in his left tibia at the time of the trade. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stress fracture 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stress fracture was in 1943

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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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

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