fractures
word · lemma: fracture
/ˈfɹækʃɝz/
FRAK-shurz
/fɹˈæktʃəz/
FRAK-chuhz
Definition
Cracks or breaks in a hard material, most commonly referring to bones in the body. It can also describe cracks in other solid objects.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in medical or technical contexts to describe bone injuries. Common collocations: 'multiple fractures,' 'hairline fractures.' Not used for small, flexible things. 'Fracture' can be a noun or verb; 'fractures' here is plural noun.
Spanish: fracturasPortuguese (BR): fraturasPortuguese (PT): fraturasChinese (Simplified): 骨折Chinese (Traditional): 骨折Hindi: फ्रैक्चरArabic: كسورBengali: ভাঙা - ফাটল (কঠিন বস্তুতে)Russian: переломы - трещиныJapanese: 骨折 - 亀裂Vietnamese: gãy xương - vết nứtKorean: 골절 - 균열Turkish: kırıklar - çatlaklarUrdu: فریکچر - دراڑیںIndonesian: patah tulang - retakan
Example Sentences
The doctor found two fractures in her arm.
basic
X-rays can show hidden fractures in bones.
basic
Old buildings sometimes have fractures in their walls.
basic
She suffered multiple fractures after the car accident.
natural
Even small fractures can cause a lot of pain if untreated.
natural
The earthquake caused fractures in the road surface everywhere.
natural