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Excrescence: meaning, definitions and examples

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excrescence

 

[ ษชkหˆkrษ›sษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

An excrescence is a growth or outgrowth that occurs on the surface of a body, often resulting from a pathological condition. It can refer to both benign and malignant growths, and is frequently seen in medical contexts when describing tumors or warts. The term emphasizes the abnormality of the growth compared to the surrounding tissue. Excrescences can vary significantly in size, shape, and texture, depending on their origin and nature.

Synonyms

growth, lesion, outgrowth, tumor.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor noted several excrescences on the patient's skin.
  • Excrescences may be benign but still require monitoring.
  • The biopsy revealed that the excrescence was benign.
  • Warts are common excrescences caused by viral infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "excrescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excrescรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเคฟเคตเฅƒเคฆเฅเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wucherung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ excrescence

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะบั€ะตัะตะฝั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyrostek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ชๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excroissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excrescencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ์ถœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ูˆ ุบูŠุฑ ุทุจูŠุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝrustek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝrastok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต˜็”Ÿ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izrastek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถxtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸkinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excrescencia

Etymology

The word 'excrescence' stems from the Latin 'excrescentia,' formed from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'crescere,' meaning 'to grow.' The term was originally used in Latin to describe external growths that deviated from the normal structure of the body. It was adopted into English in the 17th century, primarily in medical contexts. Over time, its use expanded to describe various types of abnormal growths in biology and pathology. 'Excrescence' emphasizes the idea of something that is not just a simple growth, but rather an abnormal or excessive one that stands out from its surroundings. This term highlights both the nature of the growth and the potential implications for health.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,281 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.