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).
Words nearby stress fracture
streptothricin,
streptozocin,
stresemann,
stress,
stress ball,
stress fracture,
stress mark,
stress out,
stress position,
stress reaction,
stress shielding
Example sentences from the Web for stress fracture
"My wife and I have been married for nineteen years," says Palmer, mulling the stress-fracture in his family life.
Medical definitions for stress fracture
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 stress fracture
stress fracture
See under fracture.