Concretion ¹

Definition: The process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification.

Concretion ²

Definition: A mass or nodule of solid matter formed by growing together, by congelation, condensation, coagulation, induration, etc.; a clot; a lump; a calculus.

Concretion ³

Definition: A rounded mass or nodule produced by an aggregation of the material around a center; as, the calcareous concretions common in beds of clay.

concretion ⁴

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

concretion ⁵

Definition: an increase in the density of something

concretion ⁶

Definition: 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"

concretion ⁷

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