A Fracture in Which the Bone Is Pushed Through the Skin

question 78

Short Answer

A fracture in which the bone is pushed through the skin is referred to as a(n) ________ or open fracture.

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Definitions:

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A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by distinctive physical features and some degree of cognitive disability.

Chromosomal Damage

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