Definition of Compound fracture

1. Noun. Bone fracture associated with lacerated soft tissue or an open wound.

Exact synonyms: Open Fracture
Generic synonyms: Break, Fracture

Medical Definition of Compound fracture

1. Fracture in which the skin is perforated and there is an open wound down to the fracture. Synonym: compound fracture. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compound Fracture

compound aneurysm
compound articulation
compound attack
compound bone fracture
compound bow
compound bows
compound caries
compound character
compound curve
compound cyst
compound dislocation
compound eye
compound eyes
compound flap
compound fraction
compound fracture (current term)
compound gland
compound granule cell
compound heterozygote
compound hyperopic astigmatism
compound imperative
compound imperatives
compound interest
compound interests
compound interval
compound intervals
compound joint
compound leaf
compound lens
compound lever

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