Bruch

fracture

noun BROOKH Rare

Also means

hernia

Usage Note

Bruch in medicine means a bone fracture, as in Beinbruch (broken leg), or a hernia, as in Leistenbruch (inguinal hernia). It derives from brechen (to break) and has many non-medical senses too.

Examples

"Das Röntgenbild zeigte einen Bruch des Unterarms."

Natural Translation

The X-ray showed a fracture of the forearm.

Literal Translation

The X-ray-picture showed a fracture of-the forearm.

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