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Noun: closed fracture  klowzd frak-chu(r)
  1. An uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones do not pierce the skin
    "The skier's closed fracture was treated with a cast";
    - simple fracture

Derived forms: closed fractures

Type of: break, fracture

Encyclopedia: Closed fracture