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stress fracture

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A fracture of bone caused by repeated application of a heavy load, such as the constant pounding on a surface by runners, gymnasts, and dancers.

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  • noun A small crack in a bone caused by repeated stress.

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  • noun fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury

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