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impaction (ɪmˈpækʃən)
Definitions
noun
- the state of being firmly fixed or pressed together; compression
- constipation caused by a blockage of hardened faeces in the bowel
- (of a tooth) the state of being unable to erupt, esp because of being wedged against another tooth below the gum
- a collision or crash
impact
Definitions
noun
(ˈɪmpækt
) - the act of one body, object, etc, striking another; collision
- the force with which one thing hits another or with which two objects collide
- the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc ⇒
the impact of the Renaissance on Medieval Europe
verb
(ɪmˈpækt
) - to drive or press (an object) firmly into (another object, thing, etc) or (of two objects) to be driven or pressed firmly together
- to have an impact or strong effect (on)
Derived Forms
imˈpaction nounWord Origin
C18: from Latin impactus pushed against, fastened on, from impingere to thrust at, from pangere to drive inExample Sentences Including 'impaction'
"I saw a specialist who asked me,'Are you familiar with the phrase'faecal impaction ?Globe and Mail (2003)
If you are on these drugs for a prolonged period of time chronic constipation or stool impaction could occur.The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs
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