Dictionary Check: concretion

"concretion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

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

noun

a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body

Example: "renal calculi can be very painful"
Synonyms:
noun

an increase in the density of something

noun

the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts

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