Occult fracture
occult fracture n.
A fracture that does not appear in x-rays, although the bone shows new bone formation within three or four weeks of fracture.
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- Occultism
[uh-kuhl-tiz-uh m] /əˈkʌl tɪz əm/ noun 1. belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies. 2. the study or practice of arts. /ˈɒkʌlˌtɪzəm/ noun 1. belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc n. 1870, from occult + -ism. Related: Occultist.
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[uh-kuhl-tiz-uh m] /əˈkʌl tɪz əm/ noun 1. belief in the existence of secret, mysterious, or supernatural agencies. 2. the study or practice of arts. /ˈɒkʌlˌtɪzəm/ noun 1. belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc n. 1870, from occult + -ism. Related: Occultist.
- Occupancy
[ok-yuh-puh n-see] /ˈɒk yə pən si/ noun, plural occupancies. 1. the act, state, or condition of being or becoming a tenant or of living in or taking up quarters or space in or on something: Continued occupancy of the office depends on a rent reduction. 2. the possession or tenancy of a property: You can […]