Impingement

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪmpɪndʒˈɛmˈɛnt/

Impingement (noun)

  1. A situation where something presses on a surface or part of the body, often causing pain or damage.
  2. A harmful effect caused when one thing affects another and reduces its normal movement, function, or freedom.
  3. A negative effect when an action or event affects something else in a way that is not wanted.

Examples

  • The doctor checked for impingement from body pressure contact.
  • Pain increased when impingement from body pressure contact lasted too long.