Meaning Of The Word Compound fracture

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What's The Definition Of Compound fracture?

compound fracture
countable noun: A compound fracture is a fracture in which the broken bone sticks through the skin.

compound fracture in American English
a bone fracture in which broken ends of bone have pierced the skin
noun: a fracture in which the broken bone is exposed through a wound in the skin

compound fracture in British English
noun: a fracture in which the broken bone either pierces the skin or communicates with an open wound

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