B2nounhealthscience
US/ˈfræk.tʃər/
UK/ˈfræk.tʃə/
a break in a bone or in a hard material such as rock
In context
The X-ray showed a small fracture in his left wrist.
A hip fracture is a serious injury for older people.
Geologists found a deep fracture in the rock beneath the dam.
Words that go with fracture
noun + noun
- hip fractureA hip fracture often needs surgery.
- stress fractureRunners often get a stress fracture in the foot.
- skull fractureThe helmet protected him from a skull fracture.
verb + noun
- suffer a fractureShe suffered a fracture in the fall.
- treat a fractureDoctors treat a fracture with a cast or surgery.
noun + preposition
- fracture of the armHe had a fracture of the arm after the accident.
adjective + noun
- compound fractureA compound fracture breaks through the skin.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I got a fracture legCorrect: I got a fracture in my leg / I fractured my leg