Impaction
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
Framework senses
- §1
- a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
- §2
- a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
- §3
- a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
- §4
- the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed