Question

select the word that means a break. your bones are very strong. but if too much force is applied to a bone, a fracture can occur. when this happens, a cast is the usual treatment. a cast holds the pieces of bone in position so they can heal. the body produces new cells that draw the ends of the bone together. before long, the bone should be as good as new.

Explanation:

The text is about bones and what happens when too much force is applied. The word "fracture" is used in the context of a bone being broken, as it says a cast is used to treat it and hold the bone pieces in place to heal. So "fracture" means a break (specifically a broken bone here).

Answer:

fracture