Meaning of the word ruptured in English

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ruptured

US /ˈrʌptʃərd/
UK /ˈrʌptʃəd/

Adjective

having undergone a rupture; broken or burst suddenly

Example:
He suffered a ruptured appendix and needed emergency surgery.
The ruptured pipe caused a major flood in the basement.