Definition of Refracture

1. Verb. Break (a bone) that was previously broken but mended in an abnormal way. "The surgeon had to refracture her wrist"

Generic synonyms: Fracture

Definition of Refracture

1. n. A second breaking (as of a badly set bone) by the surgeon.

2. v. t. To break again, as a bone.

Medical Definition of Refracture

1. A second breaking (as of a badly set bone) by the surgeon. To break again, as a bone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refracture

refractory anaemia
refractory anaemia
refractory anaemia with excess blasts
refractory anemia
refractory cast
refractory flask
refractory lining
refractory period
refractory period
refractory period of electronic pacemaker
refractory pot
refractory rickets
refractory state
refracts
refracture (current term)
refracture (current term)
refrain
refrain
refrained
refrainer
refrainers
refraining
refrainment
refrainments
refrains
reframe
reframed
reframes
reframing
refrangibility

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