excrescence

noun

ex·cres·cence ik-ˈskre-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce excrescence (audio)

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: a projection or outgrowth especially when abnormal

warty excrescences in the colon

: a disfiguring, extraneous, or unwanted mark or part : blot

: by-product sense 2

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web One suspects that that weird brown hair-excrescence thing had something to do with it.

Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 15 Jan. 2021 Each generation sees the technological advances of the previous era—no matter how near—as excrescences of an ancient world.

Maël Renouard, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020 His nationalism, in expression hyperbolic enough, essentially takes the form of virulent tropes of anti-socialism, anti-feminism and homophobia, excrescences alien to the Brazilian soul.

Will Meyer, Longreads, 4 Oct. 2019 This concrete excrescence, remnant of a barbaric plan to encase the city in freeways, isn’t necessary and could be scrubbed off the landscape with a little bit of enlightened leadership.

Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2019 Various external forces coincided to make Kuma’s flirtation with monumental excrescences an abortive one.

Nikil Saval, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2018 His evidence comes not only from obscure and difficult literary testimonia but from tree rings, ice cores and speleothems (excrescences found in caves from which ancient humidity levels can be deduced).

James Romm, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2017 See More

单词	excrescences
释义	excrescence noun ex·cres·cence ik-ˈskre-sᵊn(t)s ek- 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 sense 2 Did you know? Warts and pimples are common excrescences that can usually be wiped out with medication; other excrescences such as cysts and tumors need to be removed surgically. Mushrooms are the excrescences of underground fungus networks. Some people consider slang words to be vulgar excrescences on the English language, but others consider slang the most colorful vocabulary of all. Synonyms excrescency growth lump neoplasm tumor See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Recent Examples on the Web One suspects that that weird brown hair-excrescence thing had something to do with it. Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 15 Jan. 2021 Each generation sees the technological advances of the previous era—no matter how near—as excrescences of an ancient world. Maël Renouard, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020 His nationalism, in expression hyperbolic enough, essentially takes the form of virulent tropes of anti-socialism, anti-feminism and homophobia, excrescences alien to the Brazilian soul. Will Meyer, Longreads, 4 Oct. 2019 This concrete excrescence, remnant of a barbaric plan to encase the city in freeways, isn’t necessary and could be scrubbed off the landscape with a little bit of enlightened leadership. Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2019 Various external forces coincided to make Kuma’s flirtation with monumental excrescences an abortive one. Nikil Saval, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2018 His evidence comes not only from obscure and difficult literary testimonia but from tree rings, ice cores and speleothems (excrescences found in caves from which ancient humidity levels can be deduced). James Romm, WSJ, 27 Oct. 2017 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition excrescence noun ex·cres·cence ik-ˈskres-ᵊn(t)s : 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 excrescences noun plural of excrescence 1 as in tumors an abnormal mass of tissue concerned about the weird excrescence that seemed to be developing on his hand Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tumors lumps growths neoplasms cysts outgrowths excrescencies carcinomas tubercles malignancies warts polyps lymphomas melanomas cancers carcinomata lymphomata melanomata 2 as in defects something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing local residents regard the hulking apartment building as a hideous excrescence on their once-lovely street Synonyms & Similar Words defects blotches scars deformities distortions irregularities marks blemishes faults disfigurements stains blights imperfections abnormalities flaws excrescencies pockmarks malformations spots mars bugs weaknesses misshapes injuries damages blots kinks glitches taints impairments blurs defacements failings Antonyms & Near Antonyms ornaments decorations enhancements adornments embellishments
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