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Term: Patologic fracture

Definition:

A patologic fracture is a type of fracture that occurs in weakened or diseased bones due to underlying pathologic conditions.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The patient's patologic fracture was caused by the presence of a bone tumor.
2. He suffered a patologic fracture in his arm, which required surgery to repair.

As an adjective:

1. The radiologist identified signs of a patologic fracture on the X-ray.
2. Her patologic fracture was a result of severe osteoporosis.

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