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hairline fracture

British  

noun

  1. a very fine crack in a bone

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Before their 7-5, series-clinching win over the Giants, the Dodgers found out that catcher Will Smith is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers catcher Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is doubtful to return before the end of the regular season, according to manager Dave Roberts.

From Los Angeles Times

With chilling nonchalance, Victor observes the start of a hairline fracture that will eventually produce a painful crack.

From Salon

He batted a shockingly low .165 with a .542 OPS, hitting only 10 home runs while missing two months after suffering a hairline fracture in his left leg the first week of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

The switch was complicated by a hairline fracture on his right pinky finger during spring training.

From Los Angeles Times