compound fracture

noun

: a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude : open fracture compare simple fracture

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Sustaining two compound fractures in both of her legs and pinned inside the vehicle, Cassell could do little more than yell for help, which couldn't be heard by motorists, as Cassell and her vehicle were too far down from the road. Ron Wilkins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 But his injuries included a traumatic brain injury, compound fractures to both his legs and injuries to his arms, shoulder, pelvis and face. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 McCarthy suffered a losing season in his first year with the team, in part, due to Dak Prescott missing most of the season with a compound fracture in his ankle and a faulty defense that allowed the fifth most points per game in the NFL. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2025 Prescott only played in five games that season before suffering a season-ending compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle against the Giants in Week 5. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for compound fracture

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of compound fracture was in 1543

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“Compound fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compound%20fracture. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

compound fracture

noun
: a breaking of a bone in such a way as to produce an open wound through which bone fragments stick out compare simple fracture

Medical Definition

compound fracture

noun
: a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude : open fracture compare simple fracture

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