refracture

/ˌrɛfrækˈtʊər, ˌrɛfrəˈkʌtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a fracture that occurs in a bone that has already healed or was previously broken, often resulting in a more severe or complex injury

“The doctor explained that the patient’s broken leg was prone to refracture due to the weakened bone structure.”

Synonyms

  • rebreak
  • recrack

Antonyms

  • heal
  • mend