Concretion Definition

concretion
noun
  1. the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
  2. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; "renal calculi can be very painful"
  3. an increase in the density of something
  4. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

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