Definition of "microfracture" [microfracture]

• A very small, or fine, fracture, especially one of a series in bone. (noun)

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• "While steel bends only so far on impact, composites "microfracture" -- break into tiny pieces -- which gives them the potential to cushion a crash."
• ""A procedure called microfracture is the most common technique currently used by doctors, but it tends to produce a cartilage having predominately type I collagen, which is more like scar tissue," Shah said."
• ""A procedure called microfracture is the most common technique currently used by doctors, but it tends to produce a cartilage having predominantly type I collagen which is more like scar tissue.""