compound fracturenoun [ C ]
uk/ˌkɒm.paʊnd ˈfræk.tʃər/us/ˌkɑːm.paʊnd ˈfræk.tʃɚ/an injury caused by a bone breaking or cracking and cutting through the surrounding flesh
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Problems & bones, joints & teeth
- arthritic
- arthrosis
- bruxism
- buck teeth
- central giant cell granuloma
- chondrosarcoma
- chordoma
- fracture
- gout
- impacted
- osteoporosis
- put sth out 1
- repetitive strain injury
- rheumatology
- root canal
- RSI
- teeth grinding
- temporomandibular joint disorder
- toothache
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- A young labourer had fallen off a scaffolding, and a compound fracture of the right arm had been the result.
- He had sustained a compound fracture of his leg, besides numerous bruises and contusions.
- The left scapula is fractured, likewise the clavicle, and there is a compound fracture of the femur.
- When, besides the break, there is an opening through the soft parts and surface of the body, we have a compound fracture.
- With the metacarpus, however, there are instances where compound fracture occurs in colts that justify treatment.