concrescence
- noun
- /kənˈkrɛsəns/
- Specialized
:
concrescencia
- Dental concrescence occurs when two teeth are joined by their cementum.
Examples
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In some flowers, the concrescence of petals creates a unique tubular shape.
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The concrescence of the roots made it difficult to separate the two plants.
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The concrescence of cells forms new tissues.
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During development, concrescence occurs in many organisms.
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The concrescence of the cells during embryonic development leads to the formation of complex structures.
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In plants, the concrescence of leaves can result in a more efficient photosynthesis process.
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The concrescence of different tissue types is essential for the healing of wounds.
Synonyms
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5.5
A force that makes small parts stick together, for example in liquids
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7.8
The joining of separate parts to form one whole
Separate parts or cells stick together to form one group
Different parts join to form one whole
Bringing body parts together so they can heal after an injury or surgery
Antonyms
How United
Surface Forms
Morphology
concrescence = concrescent (semi-transparent) = con + cresc + ence
The immediate base 'concrescent' literally means 'growing together', but it is a rare/technical adjective built from Latin combining forms that are unfamiliar to average learners.
Etymology
Concrescence comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and crescere 'to grow', so it literally means 'growing together'. In biology this is a handy image: separate parts like roots, petals, or teeth join as they grow and become one whole.