protrusion
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noun \prō-ˈtrü-zhən\Definition of PROTRUSION
1
: the act of protruding : the state of being protruded
2
: something (as an anatomical part or excrescence) that protrudes
See Examples of PROTRUSION
- bony protrusions on the outside of the elbow
- a roof with many protrusions
- The pain was caused by a protrusion of a disc in his lower back.
Origin of PROTRUSION
Latin protrudere
First Known Use: 1646
Related to PROTRUSION
- Synonyms
- bunch, convexity, jut, overhang, projection, bulge, protuberance, swell
- Antonyms
- cavity, concave, concavity, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indent, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
See Synonym Discussion at projection
Rhymes with PROTRUSION
affusion, allusion, Carthusian, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, elusion, exclusion, extrusion, illusion, inclusion, infusion, intrusion, Malthusian, obtrusion, occlusion, perfusion, prelusion, profusion, prolusion, reclusion, seclusion, transfusion, Venusian
pro·tru·sion
noun \prō-ˈtrü-zhən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PROTRUSION
1
: the quality or state of protruding <the protrusion of a jaw>
2
: something (as an anatomical part) that protrudes
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