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Stress fracture
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stress fracture
n.
A fatigue fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers.
Stress fracture
A hairline fracture (narrow crack along the surface of a bone) that is caused by repeated stress to the bone, such as from jogging, rather than from a single heavy blow.
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Symptoms occur from acute fractures, stress fractures, and inflammation.
Injuries to the foot and ankle in athletes by Hoffman, Jennifer L. / Southern Medical Journal
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