excrescence

ex·cres·cence

noun \ik-ˈskre-s^ən(t)s, ek-\

Definition of EXCRESCENCE

1

: a projection or outgrowth especially when abnormal <warty excrescences in the colon>

2

: a disfiguring, extraneous, or unwanted mark or part : blot

3

: by-product 2

Examples of EXCRESCENCE

1. <concerned about the weird excrescence that seemed to be developing on his hand>
2. <local residents regard the hulking apartment building as a hideous excrescence on their once-lovely street>

First Known Use of EXCRESCENCE

15th century

Related to EXCRESCENCE

Synonyms: growth, excrescency, lump, neoplasm, tumor

Related Words: outgrowth; cancer, carcinoma, lymphoma, malignancy, melanoma, polyp; cyst, tubercle, wart

Near Antonyms: adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

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