stress fracture
noun
: a usually hairline fracture of a bone that has been subjected to repeated stress
Examples of stress fracture in a Sentence
The gymnast developed a stress fracture in her ankle.
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More unfortunate news accompanied Sale in March 2022 when a right rib cage stress fracture delayed his season debut until July.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
That stress fracture last season led to a significant lay-off.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Serious Injury Update Bland sustained a stress fracture in his foot late in the preseason.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Albertus was sidelined with a stress fracture in his left tibia at the time of the trade.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
That stress fracture last season led to a significant lay-off.
—Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
Serious Injury Update Bland sustained a stress fracture in his foot late in the preseason.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Albertus was sidelined with a stress fracture in his left tibia at the time of the trade.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Stress fracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20fracture. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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