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Compound fracture
/kˈɒmpaʊnd fɹˈaktʃə/
/kˈɑːmpaʊnd fɹˈæktʃɚ/Compound fracture
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a bone break that involves the bone piercing through the skin
Example
The accident resulted in a compound fracture where the bone broke through the skin.
The hiker needed immediate medical attention for the compound fracture in his arm.
