stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress
Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence
The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kaleb Brown played two games in November before he was done for the year with a stress fracture.
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Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
In 2021 Jung missed half the season with a stress fracture in his left foot.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
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Calum McAndrew, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
In 2021 Jung missed half the season with a stress fracture in his left foot.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stress fracture
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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