excrescence
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noun \ik-ˈskre-sən(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
See Examples of EXCRESCENCE
- <concerned about the weird excrescence that seemed to be developing on his hand>
- <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
ex·cres·cence
noun \ik-ˈskres-ən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of EXCRESCENCE
: an outgrowth or enlargement: as a : a natural and normal appendage or development <hair is an excrescence from the scalp> b : an abnormal outgrowth <warty excrescences in the colon>
—ex·cres·cent \ik-ˈskres-ənt\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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