impaction

[ im-pak-shuh n ]

/ ɪmˈpæk ʃən /

an act or instance of impacting.

the state of being impacted; close fixation.

Dentistry. the condition in which a tooth is impacted.

Origin of impaction

1730–40; < Late Latin impāctiōn- (stem of impāctiō), equivalent to Latin impāct(us), past participle of impingere (see impacted) + -iōn- -ion

Constipation may be followed by impaction of the stomach or bowels.

Special Report on Diseases of Cattle |U.S. Department of Agriculture
When the deformity resulting from impaction is slight, however, it is best to leave it, as it facilitates speedy and firm union.

Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. |Alexander Miles
If the impaction is not overcome, death by collapse or from peritonitis follows.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
The results of this are a swollen, tympanitic abdomen and impaction of the bowels, but the general health may be very good.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various

In some cases there is impaction, and in others comminution of the fragments.

Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. |Alexander Miles

impaction

[ ĭm-păk′shən ]

The process or condition of being impacted.