impingement
/ɪmˈpɪndʒmənt/
noun
- The act of having a negative effect or interfering with something.
- The new law caused an impingement on citizens' freedom of speech.
- The construction noise was an impingement on the neighborhood's peace.
- He felt the constant criticism was an impingement on his confidence.
- A medical condition where a body part (like a tendon or nerve) is pinched or compressed, often causing pain.
- The athlete was diagnosed with shoulder impingement after months of pain.
- Her doctor said the impingement in her hip was caused by overuse.
- Physical therapy can help relieve the symptoms of nerve impingement in the neck.
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