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stress fracture Definition

stress fracture

noun

a fracture near the muscle attachments on the leg bones caused by repetitive stress, as from intensive exercise

stress fracture Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • foot: Murray has suffered a new injury blow in his long recovery process from a stress fracture of the foot.
  • back: This condition is classified as either a bone stress reaction or a stress fracture of the lower back.

Converse of object

  • suffer: The big Scot has played less than a handful of games this season after suffering a stress fracture of the ankle during the summer.
  • cause: Endurance sports such as marathon running can cause stress fractures, fatigue, and cause menstrual periods to stop in some women.