 concretion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys) | |
| Related terms: | natural_process | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts | |
| Synonyms: | coalescence conglutination coalition coalescency | |
| Related terms: | union blend coalesce coapt | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (geology) a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body | |
| Synonyms: | calculus | |
| Examples: | "renal calculi can be very painful" |
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| Related terms: | rock gallstone urolith sialolith enterolith ptyalith kidney_stone bladder_stone | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an increase in the density of something | |
| Synonyms: | compression densification compaction | |
| Related terms: | concentration concrete | |
| Similar spelling: |
conscription congregation concretise concretize concretism concerto concrete congregating concreteness concretistic concertina concretely concurrent congressional concert coinsure concurrently concurrence concern concordat conscript concerted concert_band concerned concertize concertise concert_dance |
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