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hairline fracture |
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hairline fracture Etymology: AS, haer + L, linea + fractura a minor fracture that appears on x-ray film as a thin line between two segments of a bone. The segments remain in alignment and the fracture may not extend completely through the bone. A fatigue hairline fracture may develop without apparent injury and in the absence of trauma. hairline fracture Capillary fracture Orthopedics A fracture without separation of bone fragments. See Fracture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Linebacker Rey Maualuga also practiced without problems despite a hairline fracture in his wrist. The student suffered two hairline fractures of the upper arm. If a hairline fracture now extending from the main crack were to grow during the move, he says, "the bell could literally fall apart. |
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