concretion
concretion /kənˈkriːʃən/
noun
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The union of diverse things into one body, form or group; the growing together of parts
(
coalescency
, coalition
, concretion
, coalescence
, conglutination
)
the union of diverse things into one body, form or group; the growing together of parts
The coalescence of the two companies was finalized last year.
The coalescence of the two companies was finalized last year.
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An increase in the density of something
(
compaction
, compression
, concretion
, densification
)
an increase in the density of something
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A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
(
concretion
, calculus
)
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
renal calculi can be very painful
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The formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
(
concretion
)
the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)