broken cheekbone

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Refers to a cheekbone that has been fractured or cracked due to injury.

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Examples (10)

  • The boxer suffered a broken cheekbone during the final round.
  • An X-ray quickly confirmed the diagnosis: a broken cheekbone.
  • He was lucky to escape the car crash with only a broken cheekbone.
  • Surgery may be necessary to properly set a badly broken cheekbone.
  • Falling down the stairs resulted in a concussion and a broken cheekbone.
  • The doctor explained that healing a broken cheekbone could take several weeks.
  • You can tell from the swelling that he likely has a broken cheekbone.
  • The impact from the airbag was strong enough to cause a broken cheekbone.
  • Despite his broken cheekbone, the hockey player finished the game.
  • A direct blow to the face is the most common cause of a broken cheekbone.