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impaction

noun
/ɪmˈpækʃən/

Etymology

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

  1. derived from impingere

Definitions

  1. A compression

    A compression; the packing together of loose matter.

  2. Something packed together tightly

    Something packed together tightly; a mass of densely-packed matter.

  3. A solid, immobile bulk of stool.

    • As plastics cannot be easily egested, these can accumulate within the stomach, causing impaction and leading ultimately to death.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. The failure of a tooth to erupt into the dental arch, because of adjacent teeth, dense…

      The failure of a tooth to erupt into the dental arch, because of adjacent teeth, dense overlying bone, excessive soft tissue, or other factor.

    2. The situation where an institute, usually a college or university, receives more…

      The situation where an institute, usually a college or university, receives more applications from qualified applicants than the number of spaces available, meaning that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA