CONCRETION

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

  synonyms : coalescence , coalescency , coalition , conglutination

  The coalition of diverse elements was welcomed by the community. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) an increase in the density of something

  synonyms : compaction , compression , densification

• (noun) 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

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

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