English dictionary
concretion
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
noun
- an increase in the density of something
noun
- a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
noun
- the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
Example sentences
renal calculi can be very painful