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- noun Plural form of
impaction .
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Examples
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Of course, the last time I looked at the "numbers", more birds had been killed by powerlines, and by impactions caused by eating garbage than have died from lead poisoning.
Is Utah Next In Lead-Ban Line? Dave Hurteau 2008
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Have you been informed that eventually the constipation will lead to obstipation with impactions and eventually there will be kidney failure with fluid volume overload?
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"Jeff: Do you think there are any impactions from this scandal, at least in the short run, of Fox's ability..."
unknown title 2011
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If they are "holding it" and they actually have to defecate - it can cause pathology in their GI including impactions that can lead to severe constipation and, in severe cases, perforation.
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If the child needs to defecate and they are forced to "hold it" it can cause constipation, and if they "hold it" enough can cause severe enough impactions that it can actually perforate their bowels.
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"Jeff: Do you think there are any impactions from this scandal, at least in the short run, of Fox's ability..."
Forbes.com: News Jeff Bercovici 2011
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But studies suggest no more than 12 percent of impactions lead to infections or damage to adjacent teeth -- roughly the same incidence as appendicitis.
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Offers the location and relief of fecal impactions,. amount and color of mucous and the presence of increased amounts of gas.
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Offers the location and relief of fecal impactions,. amount and color of mucous and the presence of increased amounts of gas.
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Offers the location and relief of fecal impactions,. amount and color of mucous and the presence of increased amounts of gas.
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