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excrescence

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

/ɛkˈskrɛs.əns/

Translations

excrescencenoun

excrescences

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

/ɛkˈskrɛs.əns/

excroissanceTerme général pour une saillie ou une croissance anormale, notamment en médecine et en botanique.

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

Le médecin a examiné l'excroissance sur la peau du patient pour déterminer si elle était bénigne.

excroissancePar extension, pour une addition disgracieuse ou superflue.

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

Le nouveau bâtiment était vu comme une excroissance sur la silhouette historique de la ville.

Additional translations

son parasiteEn linguistique et en phonétique historique, pour un son ajouté sans justification étymologique.

Synonyms

excrescenceadjective

more excrescence

Comp.

most excrescence

Super.

/ɪkˈskres.əns/

/ɪkˈskrɛs.əns/

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

Additional translations

excrescentRare, surtout dans un registre médical ou technique.

Definitions

excrescencenoun

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.

excrescenceadjective

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

The surgeon removed the excrescence tissue during the operation.