Impacted
/ɪmˈpæktɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Describes a tooth that is prevented from erupting normally due to obstruction or misalignment, often requiring legal consideration in healthcare contexts.
The patient sought legal advice after complications arose from an impacted wisdom tooth.
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Commentary
Typically used in dental and medical legal cases involving treatment complications; precision in describing the physical condition is important in documentation.
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