Definition of concretion

noun (n)

• the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) (noun.process)

  source: wordnet30
• a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body (noun.object)

  Synonym: calculus
  

  source: wordnet30
• an increase in the density of something (noun.event)

  Synonym: compaction, compression, densification
  

  source: wordnet30
• the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts (noun.act)

  Synonym: coalescence, coalescency, coalition, conglutination
  

  source: wordnet30
• The process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification. (noun)

  source: webster1913

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