simple fracture

n.
A bone fracture that causes little or no damage to the surrounding soft tissues.

n

An uncomplicated closed fracture in which the fractured ends of the bone do not break the skin.

Fracture in which the bone breaks cleanly, but does not penetrate the skin; sometimes called a closed fracture.

n.

A bone fracture that causes little or no damage to the surrounding soft tissues. Also called simple fracture.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: an uncomplicated fracture in which the broken bones to not pierce the skin
  Synonym: closed fracture

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