Impaction Synonyms

A disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. impacted tooth
A sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. impingement

Words Related to Impaction

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. ascites
  2. foreign-body
  3. urolithiasis
  4. distension
  5. osteomyelitis
  6. volvulus

Impaction Sentence Examples

  • Short term use of laxatives is generally safe except in appendicitis, fecal impaction, or intestinal obstruction.

  • If his rectum becomes blocked it could cause a serious impaction that could become life threatening.

  • If the condition is more serious, the impaction may be removed via outpatient surgery while the cat is anesthetized.

  • Mechanical obstruction can also result from hernias, fecal impaction, abnormal tissue growth, the presence of foreign bodies in the intestines, or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease).

  • Cerumen impaction refers to the buildup of layers of earwax within the ear canal to the point of blocking the canal and putting pressure on the eardrum.

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