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fractures
[/ˈfræk.tʃərz/]
noun/verb
pl: fractures
fraturas
1.
(noun) breaks or cracks in a bone or hard material
The X-ray revealed multiple fractures in his arm.
A radiografia revelou múltiplas fraturas em seu braço.
2.
(noun) a break in continuity or unity
Political fractures within the party became apparent.
As fraturas políticas dentro do partido tornaram-se aparentes.
3.
(verb) breaks or causes to break
The impact fractures the windshield.
O impacto fratura o para-brisa.
Synonyms
breaks
cracks
splits
ruptures
Antonyms
repairs
heals
mends
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fraturas
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fraturas
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
fraturas
no significant regional variation
Portugal
fraturas
identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
compound fracture
simple fracture
stress fracture
fratura exposta (exposed fracture)
fratura fechada (closed fracture)
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