simple fracture

noun

: a fracture that does not penetrate or protrude through the skin : closed fracture compare compound fracture

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

simple fracture

noun

: a breaking of a bone in such a way that the skin is not broken and bone fragments do not stick out compare compound fracture

Medical Definition

simple fracture

noun

: a bone fracture that does not penetrate or protrude through the skin : closed fracture compare compound fracture