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ˈconcrement
[ad. L. concrēment-um a growing together, f. concrē- root of concrēsc-ĕre to grow together, concrease: see -ment.]
A growing together; growth by assimilation; a concretion.
1656Blount Glossogr., Concrement, an increase or growing together. 1677Hale Prim. Orig. Man. i. iii. 77 A creation or concrement of those very Bodies which I suppose to be mixed. 1885Dolley Bacteria 172 The stony concrements which are found..in the apices of the lungs of old people. |