fracture
A fracture is a crack or a break in something hard, especially a bone. It happens when a strong force is put on the bone, causing it to split or shatter.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.
The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.
The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.
The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.
He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.
He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'fraction'. A fraction is a piece of a whole number; a fracture is a piece of a whole bone.
Quick Quiz
The athlete had to stop running because of a stress ______ in her foot.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fracture
Examples
The doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.
everydayThe doctor says there is a small fracture in my leg.
The patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.
formalThe patient suffered a complex fracture in the accident.
He's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.
informalHe's got a nasty fracture from falling off his bike.
The study analyzes the healing rates of spinal fractures in elderly patients.
academicThe study analyzes the healing rates of spinal fractures in elderly patients.
The employee is on leave due to a workplace-related fracture.
businessThe employee is on leave due to a workplace-related fracture.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
hairline fracture
hairline fracture
pelvic fracture
pelvic fracture
open fracture
open fracture
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Use 'fracture' when you want to sound more professional or medical; use 'break' for everyday conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often think a fracture is less serious than a break, but medically they are the same thing.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'fraction'. A fraction is a piece of a whole number; a fracture is a piece of a whole bone.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'fractura', which means 'a breach or a breaking'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English-speaking hospitals, doctors will almost always use the term 'fracture' on official charts.
Quick Quiz
The athlete had to stop running because of a stress ______ in her foot.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fracture
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