concretion

• 名词，指在生物体内形成的坚硬团块，如肾结石等，也指这种形成过程；广义上还表示分散部分结合成一个整体或物质密度增大的过程。

A noun referring to a hard, solid mass formed within the body, such as a kidney stone, or the process of such formation; also used more broadly to describe the union of separate parts into a single body or the increase in density of a substance.

1. Formation of stony massesC1formalmedical

   The process of forming hard, stone-like objects within an organ of the body, such as the kidneys or gallbladder.

   结石形成

   • The patient was diagnosed with renal concretion, requiring immediate treatment.
   • Doctors observed the concretion of minerals in the bile duct.
   • The formation of a concretion in the bladder can cause severe pain.

   同义词lithiasis

2. Hard mineral lumpC1formalmedical

   A solid, hard lump formed by the accumulation of mineral salts, often found in hollow organs or ducts of the body.

   结石

   • The surgeon removed a small concretion from the patient's salivary gland.
   • Kidney stones are a common type of concretion.
   • A concretion in the pancreatic duct can block the flow of enzymes.

   同义词calculusstone

3. Increase in densityC2formalscientific

   The process of becoming denser or more compact.

   密实化

   • The concretion of the soil made it difficult for roots to penetrate.
   • Over time, the concretion of the sediment formed solid rock.
   • The concretion of the material increased its overall strength.

   同义词compactioncompressioncondensationconsolidationdensificationthickening

   反义词diffusionexpansionrarefaction

4. Union of diverse partsC2formal

   The act of combining different things into a single body or form; the growing together of separate parts.

   凝结

   • The concretion of various cultural traditions created a unique festival.
   • The concretion of the two companies formed a powerful corporation.
   • The concretion of ideas from different fields led to a breakthrough innovation.

   同义词amalgamationcoalescencecombinationconsolidationfusionintegrationmergingunificationunion

   反义词disconnectiondisintegrationdissolutiondisuniondivisionseparation