La fractura
Example: La fractura en su brazo requiere atención médica inmediata.
Definition
"La fractura" refers to a break or crack in a bone, often caused by trauma or injury, which requires medical attention to heal properly. It is a common term in medicine describing a disruption in the continuity of bone tissue.
Etymology
The word "la fractura" comes from the Latin 'fractura,' meaning 'a breaking,' derived from 'frangere,' which means 'to break.' Did you know that the term shares roots with the English word 'fracture,' highlighting the shared linguistic history between Romance and Germanic languages?
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"La fractura" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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