concrescence

/kənˈkrɛsəns/
noun
  1. The process of growing together or merging into one mass, especially in biology or medicine.
    • In some plants, concrescence of petals forms a tubular flower.
    • The doctor explained that concrescence of the tissues was a normal part of healing.
    • The concrescence of the two bones helped heal the fracture.
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