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impaction
noun
im·pac·tion
im-ˈpak-shən
: the act of becoming or the state of being impacted
especially
: lodgment of something (such as feces) in a body passage or cavity
Examples of impaction in a Sentence
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Inadequate fluid intake can cause gas, bloating, abdominal pain, or constipation, as well as risk of choking, blockages, or stool impaction.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
Inadequate fluid intake can cause the supplement to swell and lead to choking, blockages, or stool impaction, as well as gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and constipation.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
Too many days with no bowel movements could lead to fecal impaction, where stool hardens and remains in the rectum.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Several conditions can cause nausea and vomiting, including fecal impaction, so consult a healthcare provider.10
Constipation in Children
Constipation can look different for babies and young children.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Larger particles will stick to the fibers in the filter, known as interception, while other air particles will become embedded into the fibers, through impaction.
—Fiona Tapp, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023
Also, make sure the earplugs do not go too far into your ear canal, suggests Dr. Shah, since plugs that go deep into the canal can lead to wax impaction.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 14 June 2023
Both horses died as a result of severe gravel and sand impaction in their digestive systems.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 5 May 2023
With an impaction, ear wax ends up at the end of your ear canal and directly next to the eardrum.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 3 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1739, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near impaction
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“Impaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impaction. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
impaction
noun
im·pac·tion
im-ˈpak-shən
: the act of becoming or the state of being impacted
Medical Definition
impaction
noun
im·pac·tion
im-ˈpak-shən
: the act of becoming or the state of being impacted
specifically
: lodgment or an instance of lodgment of something (as a tooth or feces) in a body passage or cavity
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