
Meaning of COMPOUND FRACTURE
| Pronunciation: | | 'kâmpawnd 'frakchur
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound |
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| | Synonyms: | | open fracture |
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| | See Also: | | break, fracture | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A fracture in which the broken bone pierces the skin. |
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