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excrescence

UK

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

US

/ɛkˈskrɛs.əns/

Übersetzungen

excrescencesubstantiv

excrescences

Pl.

UK

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

US

/ɛkˈskrɛs.əns/

The doctor examined the excrescence on the patient's skin.

Доктор осмотрел нарост на коже пациента.

The tree had a strange excrescence on its trunk.

На стволе дерева был странный вырост.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

excrescenceadjektiv

more excrescence

Komp.

most excrescence

Super.

UK

/ɪkˈskres.əns/

US

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

Attributive noun use: e.g., "excrescence tissue"

Definitionen

excrescencesubstantiv

An abnormal outgrowth or enlargement, often on a plant or animal, such as a wart or tumor.

The doctor examined the excrescence on the patient's skin to determine if it was benign.

A disfiguring or unwanted addition, often used metaphorically to describe something considered unattractive or unnecessary.

The new building was seen as an excrescence on the historic skyline of the city.

In phonetics and historical linguistics, an additional sound or letter that appears in the interior or at the end of a word without etymological justification.

The final "t" in "ballet" in some English pronunciations is considered an excrescence.

excrescenceadjektiv

Relating to or characterized by an abnormal or superfluous growth or addition.

The surgeon removed the excrescence tissue during the operation.