word
stress fracture
STRES FRAK-cher
strɛs ˈfræktʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
stressfracture
Dictionary meaning
small crack or severe bruising within a bone caused by repetitive force or overuse, common in athletes who rapidly increase training intensity; often affects weight-bearing bones in the foot, shin, and hip
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