stress fracture
US /ˈstres ˌfræk.tʃər/
UK /ˈstres ˌfræk.tʃər/

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应力性骨折, 疲劳性骨折
a small crack in a bone caused by repeated stress or injury, often seen in athletes
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The runner developed a stress fracture in his shin bone.
这名跑步者的小腿骨出现了应力性骨折。
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Rest is crucial for healing a stress fracture.
休息对于应力性骨折的愈合至关重要。