 impaction |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally | |
| Synonyms: | impacted_tooth | |
| Related terms: | disorder | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon | |
| Related terms: | disorder | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed | |
| Related terms: | condition impact | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something | |
| Synonyms: | impingement | |
| Related terms: | collision | |
| Similar spelling: |
impact impasto impassioned impacted imposition impeach |
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