compound fracture

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Noun compound fracture has 1 sense

compound fracture, open fracture - bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound
--₁ is a kind of fracture, break

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Compound Fracture

Description:

A compound fracture refers to a type of bone fracture where the broken ends of the bone pierce through the skin, exposing the fracture externally. It is often considered a severe and medically urgent condition requiring immediate attention and treatment.

Usage:

As a noun:

John fell from the ladder and suffered a compound fracture in his left arm.
The athlete's compound fracture was visible on the X-ray.

As a verb:

The impact of the accident compound fractured the victim's leg.
The force of the collision compound fractures the bone.

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