What is the meaning of impaction?

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noun

  • The condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed.
  • A disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon.
  • A disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally.
  • A sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something.
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