noun
A minor fracture in which the bone fragments remain in alignment, appearing on x-ray film as a fine line.
hairline fracture
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hairline fracture - Medical Definition
n.
A minor fracture in which the bone fragments remain in alignment, appearing on x-ray film as a fine line.
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