fracture par compression
The English phrase "compression fracture" is fracture par compression in French.
This phrase describes a medical condition where a bone, typically a vertebra, collapses due to pressure. In a clinical or descriptive context, a person might refer to the specific result of a compression fracture as a vertèbre tassée (a crushed/collapsed vertebra).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fracture par compression is built from fracture (fracture), par (by/through) and compression (compression).
Which one should you use?
You may also see the formal variant fracture en compression. If the fracture specifically affects the spine, the more precise formal term fracture vertébrale par compression can be used to denote a spinal compression fracture.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an 's' to the noun 'fracture' while leaving 'par compression' unchanged to get fractures par compression.
Did you know?
- The verb used to describe the bone collapse, tasser, is the same word used when you are packing down coffee grounds or pressing soil.
- The English word 'fraction' is an unexpected linguistic relative of the French fracture, as both stem from the same Latin root for 'a breaking'.
- The French word compression has remained virtually unchanged in spelling since it first entered the language in the 14th century.
Examples in context
- Suite à l'accident, il a malheureusement subi une fracture par compression à la colonne vertébrale.After the accident, he unfortunately suffered a compression fracture to his spine.
- Selon la radiographie, il présente une fracture par tassement au niveau de la vertèbre L2.According to the X-ray, he has a compression fracture at the L2 vertebra.
- Le scanner a révélé une fracture par compression.The scan revealed a compression fracture.
- Cette fracture par compression nécessite du repos.This compression fracture requires rest.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing a medical report.
- NathanLéa, regarde ce rapport médical.Léa, look at this medical report.
- LéaQu'est-ce qu'il y a, Nathan ?What is it, Nathan?
- NathanIl est question d'une fracture par compression.It mentions a compression fracture.
- LéaC'est pour cela qu'il a mal au dos.That is why his back hurts.
