Jones fracture

Jones fracture
 n.— «Davidson underwent surgery to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal (commonly known as a Jones fracture) of his right foot.» —“Bama’s Davidson out 4-6 weeks” in Tuscaloosa Clanton Advertiser (Ala.) Aug. 620050806, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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