pseudofracture

pseudofracture
A condition in which a radiograph shows formation of new bone with thickening of periosteum at site of an injury to bone.

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pseu·do·frac·ture (soo″do-frakґchər) a condition seen in a radiograph of a bone as a thickening of the periosteum and formation of new bone over what looks like an incomplete fracture.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Brodie disease — 1. chronic synovitis, especially of the knee, with a pulpy degeneration of the parts affected. 2. hysterical pseudofracture of the spine …   Medical dictionary

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