Meaning of the word "compound fracture" in English
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compound fracture
US /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd ˌfræk.tʃər/
UK /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd ˌfræk.tʃər/
Noun
1.
a fracture in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin leading to the fracture
Example:
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The doctor confirmed it was a compound fracture requiring immediate surgery.
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He suffered a severe compound fracture of the tibia in the accident.
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