fatigue fracture n.
A fracture, usually transverse in orientation, that occurs as a result of repeated or unusual endogenous stress.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| fatigue fracture | |
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| fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury |