English noun: impaction | |||
1. | impaction (state) the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed | ||
Broader (hypernym) | condition, status | ||
2. | impaction (state) a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disorder, upset | ||
3. | impaction (state) a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally | ||
Synonyms | impacted tooth | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disorder, upset | ||
4. | impaction (act) a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something | ||
Synonyms | impingement | ||
Broader (hypernym) | crash, smash | ||