Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
closed-fracture
noun
/kloʊzd ˈfræktʃər/
Definition
A closed fracture is a type of bone fracture where the broken bone ends do not penetrate the skin.
Examples
- The athlete sustained a closed fracture in his arm during the game.
- Doctors assessed the closed fracture to determine the best way to treat it.
Meaning
It indicates that the skin over the fractured bone remains intact, which can help reduce the risk of infection.
Synonyms
- simple fracture
- non-compound fracture
