Capillary Fracture (Noun)
Meaning
A fracture without separation of the fragments and the line of the break being very thin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The radiologist examined the X-ray and diagnosed a capillary fracture in the patient's wrist, which would require immobilization to heal.
- The doctor explained that the capillary fracture in her ankle was a hairline crack that would take several weeks to mend.
- After the accident, the athlete was relieved to learn that the injury was only a capillary fracture, which would allow her to return to competition sooner.
- The capillary fracture in his ribcage was painful, but fortunately, it did not require surgery to repair.
- The hikers were surprised to learn that the capillary fracture in the rock face was a sign of a larger geological fault line.