impaction

/ɪmˈpækʃən/
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Other forms: impactions

Definitions of impaction
  1. noun
    the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
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    type of:
    condition, status
    a state at a particular time
  2. noun
    a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
    synonyms: impacted tooth
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
  3. noun
    a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
  4. noun
    a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
    synonyms: impingement
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    type of:
    crash, smash
    the act of colliding with something
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