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de-impaction

Definition: De-impaction refers to the process of removing a compacted mass or obstruction from a bodily passage, typically used in medical contexts.

Senses:

1. Noun: The act or process of relieving impaction in the body.
2. Verb: To remove or alleviate a blockage or impaction.

Examples:

• Noun: The nurse performed a de-impaction procedure to relieve the patient's bowel obstruction.
• Verb: The dentist de-impacted the wisdom tooth to alleviate the patient's pain.

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