EXCRESCENCY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

excrescency

noun

ik-ˈskre-sᵊn-sē

Definition of excrescency

as in tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue fortunately, the excrescency could be removed with surgery

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as in defect

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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Noun

Most breast cancer cases in older women are estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), meaning that tumor cells have receptors that bind to estrogen and trigger cancer growth.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
He was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his kidney in 2016, and cleared that.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of tumor

Noun

This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of defect

Noun

Experts recommend seeing a doctor promptly for any lump, swelling, pain or change in a testicle.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Martinez told legislators at a hearing this year how his wife had found a lump in her breast and asked for an appointment with her longtime caregiver at Kaiser to examine it.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

Sanitation crews are also working to clear debris and shore up burn scar areas to mitigate flood risks, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
C’mon, isn’t the prospect of a scar on your nose another good reason to reach for sunscreen daily?

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of scar

Noun

Meanwhile, job growth is in healthcare, construction, and management.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is portrayed as a saintly figure who espouses a model of growth based on truth, patience, and moderation, much to the frustration of his pupil.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of growth

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 blotch

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