con·cres·cence (k n-kr s ns)n. 1. Biology The growing together of related parts, tissues, or cells. 2. The amassing of physical particles. [Latin concr  scentia, from concrscns, concrscent-, present participle of concrscere, to grow together; see concrete.]con·cres cent adj. |
concrescence [kənˈkrɛsəns]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology a growing together of initially separate parts or organs
[from Latin concrēscentia, from concrēscere to grow together, from crēscere to grow; see crescent]
concrescent adj
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|