Nonunion ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Nonunion ( noun )

A state or condition in which a broken bone does not heal properly, resulting in no union of the bone ends.

Origin:

Non- (not) + union (joining).

Examples:

1. The patient has a nonunion of the left tibia.
2. The doctor recommended surgery for the nonunion in the patient's arm.
3. The x-ray showed that the fracture has not healed properly, it is a nonunion.
4. If a nonunion is left untreated it can lead to chronic pain and disability.
5. Nonunion of bones is a common complication of fractures.

(As an adjective)

Nonunion ( adjective )

A state or condition in which a broken bone does not heal properly, resulting in no union of the bone ends.

Origin:

Non- (not) + union (joining).

Examples:

1. The patient has a nonunion of the left tibia.
2. The doctor recommended surgery for the nonunion in the patient's arm.
3. The x-ray showed that the fracture has not healed properly, it is a nonunion.
4. If a nonunion is left untreated it can lead to chronic pain and disability.
5. Nonunion of bones is a common complication of fractures.