Bennett's fracture en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after surgeon Edward Hallaran Bennett, who described it in 1882.
Meanings
- A partial fracture of the finger involving the base of the thumb, and extending into the carpometacarpal joint.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's fractures | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Bennett fracture | alternative | lexicographic |