protrusion

Meanings

• noun

  An abnormal projecting or bulging part of the body, especially one that is unwanted or abnormal.

  - "The patient had a protrusion on his neck that required further investigation."
  - "The protrusion on the tree trunk was home to a family of bees."

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Antonyms

indentation

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Synonyms

protuberance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protrusion
recluse , abuse , peruse , advance , dance , chance

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Variants

List of all variants of protrusion that leads to same result
protrusion , protrusions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'protrudere', meaning 'to thrust out'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest protrusion in the human body is the appendix, which is about 3.5 inches long.

2. In ancient Egypt, a protruding belly was considered a sign of wealth and prosperity.

3. The longest human protrusion on record is the longest fingernail, which measured over 8 meters long.

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Related Concepts

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1. protuberance: A synonym for protrusion, meaning an abnormal or unwanted projecting part.

2. hernia: A specific type of protrusion where an organ or tissue bulges through a weakened area in the abdominal wall.

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Culture

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In literature, protrusions have been used as symbols of abnormality or deformity. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from exaggerated body parts to abstract sculptures.

How to Memorize "protrusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bulging or projecting part of the body to remember the meaning of protrusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protrusion' with the image of an unwanted bulge or projecting part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Projecting Outward, Unwanted, Protrusion' to remember the meaning of the word.

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