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Refracture

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To break or crack a bone that was previously fractured and had healed.

Usage:

1. After removing the cast, the doctor warned the patient to be cautious and avoid any activities that could refracture the healed bone.
2. The athlete decided to push her limits in training, which unfortunately caused her to refracture her ankle.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An instance of re-breaking a bone that was previously fractured and had healed.

Usage:

1. Her refracture was so severe that she required surgery and a longer period of immobilization.
2. Patients with osteoporosis have a higher risk of refractures.

Part of Speech: Possible Related Products on Amazon:

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