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compound fracture

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈfræktʃə/

Tradução: Tipo grave de fratura óssea em que o osso quebrado perfura a pele, criando uma ferida aberta com alto risco de infecção.

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/ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈfræktʃə/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo grave de fratura óssea em que o osso quebrado perfura a pele, criando uma ferida aberta com alto risco de infecção.

A serious type of bone fracture where the broken bone pierces through the skin, creating an open wound that carries a high risk of infection.

  1. Open bone breakB2formal

    A type of bone fracture where the broken bone pierces through the skin, creating an open wound.

    ptFratura exposta

    • The athlete suffered a compound fracture in his leg during the game.
    • Doctors immediately operated on the compound fracture to prevent infection.
    • A compound fracture requires urgent medical attention due to the risk of bone infection.