1. the condition of being firmly lodged or stuck in a confined space
Usage: medical
2. the act or process of pressing or packing something tightly together

Examples

• The dentist diagnosed an impaction of the wisdom tooth.
• Fecal impaction can cause severe abdominal pain.
• The impaction of soil made it difficult to dig.
• Food impaction between teeth requires careful removal.
• The impaction of debris blocked the drainage pipe.
• Earwax impaction can temporarily reduce hearing.
• The impaction of snow created a solid barrier.