cracked bone
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A bone that has a partial fracture or fissure.
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- The X-ray revealed a cracked bone in his wrist.
- I couldn't walk for weeks because of a cracked bone in my foot.
- If you fall from that height, you're likely to end up with a cracked bone.
- Having a cracked bone is painful but usually heals with proper care.
- The doctor was concerned about several cracked bones in her ribcage.
- Did the doctor confirm it was a cracked bone or just a severe bruise?
- Despite the pain from the cracked bone, the athlete was determined to finish the race.
- He has a cracked bone in his ankle and needs to wear a cast.
- A cracked bone was the diagnosis after his fall from the ladder.
- Be careful with that arm; a cracked bone needs time to mend properly.