concretion meaning and definition

CONCRETION noun

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: calculus
3. an increase in the density of something
   • synonyms: compaction, compression, densification
4. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
   • synonyms: coalescence, coalescency, coalition, conglutination