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Depressed Fracture

Definition:

A depressed fracture refers to a type of bone fracture where a portion of the skull or other flat bone is inwardly displaced, creating a depression on the surface of the bone. It occurs when a forceful blow causes the bone to break and press inward.

Example Sentences:

1. He suffered a depressed fracture to his skull after the accident.
2. The athlete's fall resulted in a depressed fracture of his cheekbone.
3. The doctor used imaging techniques to identify the depressed fracture in her patient's rib.

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