microfracture en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Proto-Indo-European *bʰreg- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Latin frangō Latin frāctūrus Latin frāctūrader. Old French fracturebor. Middle English fracture English fracture English microfracture From micro- + fracture.
Meanings
- A very small, or fine, fracture, especially one of a series in bone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microfractures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
microfracture surgery · microfracturing
Translations (1)
it microfrattura (Translations)