protrusion
noun
pro·tru·sion
prō-ˈtrü-zhən 
1
: something (such as an anatomical part or excrescence) that protrudes
2
: the act of protruding : the state of being protruded
Examples of protrusion in a Sentence
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.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
The sea cucumber is also covered with tentacles and papillae, or fleshy protrusions, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
With a slight protrusion at the waist, which was created by shoulder pad placements, Wang said the look was meant to better frame and sculpt the female shape.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The strapless champagne mermaid gown was classic Old Hollywood glamour, but its exaggerated blade-like protrusion from the bust served as a reminder to the body horror.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for protrusion
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“Protrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protrusion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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protrusion
noun
pro·tru·sion
prō-ˈtrü-zhən
1
: the act of protruding : the state of being protruded
2
: something that protrudes
Medical Definition
protrusion
noun
pro·tru·sion
prō-ˈtrü-zhən
1
: the quality or state of protruding
the protrusion of a jaw
2
: something (as an anatomical part) that protrudes
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