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impaction

im·pac·tion

UK/ɪmˈpækʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon

3.

a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally

Synonyms
4.

Origin

From Latin impingere (“to dash against, impinge”).

Phrases

  • earwax impaction
  • fecal impaction

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