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stress fracture

/ˈstres ˌfræk.tʃər/

Tradução: Pequena fissura ou fratura óssea causada por esforço repetitivo ou sobrecarga, comum em atletas e militares.

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/ˈstres ˌfræk.tʃər/C1formalmedical
  • ptPequena fissura ou fratura óssea causada por esforço repetitivo ou sobrecarga, comum em atletas e militares.

A small crack or severe bruising within a bone, typically caused by repetitive force or overuse, common in athletes and military personnel.

  1. Bone injuryB2formal

    A small crack or severe bruising within a bone, typically caused by repetitive force or overuse.

    ptFratura por estresse

    • The runner was diagnosed with a stress fracture in her shin.
    • Rest is essential for healing a stress fracture.
    • He developed a stress fracture after increasing his training intensity too quickly.