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stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress
Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence
The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kaleb Brown played two games in November before he was done for the year with a stress fracture.
—Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
In 2021 Jung missed half the season with a stress fracture in his left foot.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
Experts at Yale Medicine say ACL tears, ankle sprains and stress fractures are all more common in female athletes.
—Randall Williams, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2023
Hampered by a stress fracture in her shin that required a metal rod being inserted into her lower leg, Williams is only averaging 10.7 minutes per game, but makes the most out of her opportunities by changing the pace on defense with an aggressive press.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined above
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone (as of the foot or lower leg) that has been subjected to repeated stress
occurrence of stress fractures among joggers
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