Hairline 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 doctor examined the X-ray and confirmed that the patient had a hairline fracture in her ankle.
- A hairline fracture in the athlete's rib made it difficult for her to breathe and move.
- After a thorough examination, the doctor determined that the patient had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
- The football player suffered a hairline fracture in his collarbone during the game.
- The patient was diagnosed with a hairline fracture in her hip, which would require several weeks of rest to heal.