Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excrescence
Noun
/ɪkˈkrɛsəns/
Definition
An unnatural outgrowth or projection on a surface.
Examples
- The excrescence on the tree trunk was a sign of illness.
- She noticed a peculiar excrescence on the skin of the fruit.
Meaning
Excrescence refers to something that has grown out or off a larger structure, often in a way that is considered abnormal or unwelcome.
Synonyms
- Outgrowth
- Protrusion
- Appendage
- Abnormality
