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Fracture
01
a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance
02
the act of cracking something
03
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
to fracture
01
to cause the bone to break
Transitive: to fracture a bone
02
to crack something into multiple parts or pieces
Intransitive
03
to break a rule or trust
Transitive: to fracture a rule or trust
04
to sustain a break or crack in a bone
Intransitive
05
to cause a crack or break in an object
Transitive: to fracture sth
06
to disrupt and create a state of chaos or disarray
Transitive: to fracture a system or situation
fracture
n
fraction
v
Example
The fracture whispered its presence with every step, a reminder of gravity's relentless pull and the fragility of human resilience.
Symptoms of a fracture include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the injured area.
Fractures can occur due to trauma, such as falls, sports injuries, or car accidents, as well as from overuse or weakened bones.
A fracture is a medical term used to describe a crack or break in a bone or hard substance.
Treatment for a fracture depends on its severity and location but may include immobilization with a cast or splint, medications for pain and inflammation, and sometimes surgery.
