1. broken into small fragments or pieces; crushed or ground into powder
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The X-ray showed a comminuted fracture of the femur.
• The impact left comminuted bone fragments throughout the area.
• Surgeons had to remove several comminuted pieces during the operation.
• The comminuted rock was easily swept away by the wind.
• A comminuted skull fracture requires immediate medical attention.
• The explosion created comminuted debris scattered across the site.