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Meaning of pathologic fracture: A broken bone caused by disease, often by the spread of cancer to the bone.

Definition of pathologic fracture

A broken bone caused by disease, often by the spread of cancer to the bone.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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