march fracture


noun Pathology.

See under stress fracture.

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.