What is the meaning of concretion?

noun

  • The formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e. G., the kidneys. )
  • A hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body.
    • usage: "renal calculi can be very painful"
  • An increase in the density of something.
  • The union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts.
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