march fracture
noun Pathology.
See under stress fracture.
Words nearby march fracture
marcescent,
march,
march break,
march brown,
march fly,
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march hare,
march hemoglobinuria,
march past,
march to a different beat,
march-order
Definition for march fracture (2 of 2)
stress fracture
noun Pathology.
a hairline crack in a bone, especially of a foot or leg, caused by repeated or prolonged stress and often occurring in runners, dancers, and soldiers (march fracture).
Medical definitions for march fracture (1 of 2)
march fracture
[ märch ]
n.
A fatigue fracture occurring in a metatarsal bone of the foot.
Medical definitions for march fracture (2 of 2)
stress fracture
n.
A fatigue fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers.
Scientific definitions for march fracture
stress fracture
See under fracture.