excrescencies

noun

plural of excrescency
1
as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue fortunately, the excrescency could be removed with surgery

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2
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing some feel that the planned skyscraper would be an excrescency on the city's low-rise skyline

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  1. tumors
  2. defects
  3. lumps
  4. scars
  5. blotches
Noun
  • In contrast to many high-income settings, children with malignant diseases such as leukemias and solid tumors represent a relatively small proportion – about 4% – of patients who would benefit from a palliative care approach.
    — Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When tumors grow, for example, oxidative stress in the body increases, which leads to the breakdown of fatty molecules within cells into smaller, volatile compounds, Woollam says.
    — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of tumors
Noun
  • That distinction matters because grain boundaries and defects can affect how efficiently heat and electrical charge move through a material.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The father contends it was also created by ChatGPT’s and OpenAI’s defects.
    — Julia Coin November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of defects
Noun
  • The longer the sweet potatoes heat in the Dutch oven, the more the lumps will soften.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Morton kosher salt in food processor until no lumps remain, about 1 minute.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of lumps
Noun
  • But Stephanie and Sebastian Trotter still carry the scars of the day.
    — Cengiz Yar, ProPublica, 3 Nov. 2026
  • About 50 people expressed interest, Schiffmacher told the New York Times, but many had scars or birthmarks that would interfere with the design.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of scars
Noun
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blotches
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