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rupture

noun/ˈrʌp.tʃɚ/

definition

a break or tear in something

example

The doctor explained that a rupture in the artery could lead to severe internal bleeding.

synonyms
breaktearfracture
word origin — from Latin 'ruptura', from 'rumpere' meaning 'to break'