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refracture - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'refracture' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Refracture [ n.]
- A second breaking (as of a badly set bone) by the surgeon.
2 . Refracture [ v. t.]
- To break again, as a bone.

Meaning of 'refracture' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . refracture [ v]
Meaning (1):
- break (a bone) that was previously broken but mended in an abnormal way
Example in sentence:
  • The surgeon had to refracture her wrist

Nearby Words:

refaction refar refashion refashionment refasten refect refection refective refectories refectory

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