concretion English

Meaning concretion meaning

What does concretion mean?

concretion

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

— noun (= 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

— noun (= compaction) an increase in the density of something

— noun (= coalescence) the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

Synonyms concretion synonyms

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concretion English » English

calculus

thickening

conglutination

coalescence

stone

solidifying

densification

compression

compaction

coalition

coalescency

clotting

union

solid

positivism

petrifaction

lump

lithiasis

joint-making

induration

gelosis

consolidation

condensation

concrescence

concentration

coagulum

clot

clod

agglomeration

accretion