How to Pronounce "comminuted"
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Definition
Broken or crushed into many small pieces; most commonly used to describe a type of bone fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed into several fragments.
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A comminuted bone is more difficult to repair than a simple fracture.
Doctors identified multiple comminuted fragments in her arm.
After the accident, he suffered a comminuted fracture that required surgery.
Treatment for a comminuted fracture often takes longer because the bone must heal in multiple places.