greenstick fracture

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Noun greenstick fracture has 1 sense

greenstick fracture - a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children); the bone is bent but broken on only one side
--₁ is a kind of incomplete fracture

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Greenstick Fracture

Definition: A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture in which the bone partially breaks, typically seen in children due to their flexible bones.

Senses:

Sense 1: Medical: A type of fracture where the bone bends and partially breaks.

Sample Sentences:

My brother fell from the bike and ended up with a greenstick fracture on his forearm.
Children's bones are more prone to greenstick fractures as their bones are still growing.

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