1. the process of growing together or uniting into one mass
Usage: formal; technical
2. a mass formed by parts growing together
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The concrescence of the broken bones took several months to complete.
• Scientists observed the concrescence of coral polyps forming a reef.
• The concrescence of metal particles created a solid structure.
• Botanical studies showed concrescence in certain plant tissues.
• The healing process involved concrescence of damaged tissue.
• Geologists noted the concrescence of mineral deposits over time.