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concretion

conc·re·tion

uncommon

noun

1.

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

2.

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

Origin

Borrowed from French concrétion, or Latin concretio.

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