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concretion n. the formation of stonelike objects within a body organ (e.g., the kidneys)
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concretion n. [
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"
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concretion n. [
compaction, compression, densification] an increase in the density of something
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concretion n. [
coalescence, coalescency, coalition, conglutination] the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
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