Break

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Break (Brāk)

Break is a term commonly used in the medical field to refer to a fracture or disruption in the continuity of a bone. It is often used interchangeably with the term Fracture.

Pronunciation

Break is pronounced as /brāk/.

Etymology

The term "break" originates from the Old English 'brecan' meaning 'to break, shatter, burst; injure, violate, destroy, curtail'. It has been used in the English language since before the 12th century.

Definition

In medical terms, a break refers to a fracture or a crack in a bone. This can occur as a result of trauma, such as a fall or a direct blow, or due to a disease that weakens the bone, such as Osteoporosis or Cancer.

Related Terms

  • Fracture: A break, crack, or chip in the bone.
  • Dislocation: The displacement of a bone from its normal position.
  • Sprain: An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament.
  • Strain: An injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching.
  • Compound Fracture: A type of fracture where the bone breaks through the skin.
  • Simple Fracture: A type of fracture where the bone is broken but the skin is not ruptured.

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