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a fracture in which the broken bone is exposed through a wound in the skin.[1535-45]
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Compound fracture — Compound Com pound, a. [OE. compouned, p. p. of compounen. See {Compound}, v. t.] Composed of two or more elements, ingredients, parts; produced by the union of several ingredients, parts, or things; composite; as, a compound word. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Compound fracture — Fracture Frac ture (?; 135), n. [L. fractura, fr. frangere, fractum, to break: cf. F. fracture. See {Fraction}.] 1. The act of breaking or snapping asunder; rupture; breach. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) The breaking of a bone. [1913 Webster] 3. (Min … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
compound fracture — compound fractures N COUNT A compound fracture is a fracture in which the broken bone sticks through the skin … English dictionary
compound fracture — n. a bone fracture in which broken ends of bone have pierced the skin … English World dictionary
compound fracture — n a broken bone that cuts through someone s skin … Dictionary of contemporary English
compound fracture — noun count a broken bone that cuts through the surface of the skin … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
compound fracture — ► NOUN ▪ an injury in which a broken bone pierces the skin … English terms dictionary
compound fracture — noun bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound • Syn: ↑open fracture • Hypernyms: ↑fracture, ↑break * * * noun, pl ⋯ tures [count] medical : a broken bone in which a part of the bone sticks out through the skin * * *… … Useful english dictionary
Compound fracture — A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called an open fracture. A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. It usually is a result of trauma but can be due to an acquired disease of bone such as osteoporosis or… … Medical dictionary
compound fracture — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms compound fracture : singular compound fracture plural compound fractures medical a broken bone that cuts through the surface of the skin … English dictionary
compound fracture — noun Date: 1543 a bone fracture resulting in an open wound through which bone fragments usually protrude … New Collegiate Dictionary
