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protuberance

pro·tu·ber·ance [ prō tbərənss ] (plural pro·tu·ber·anc·es) or pro·tu·ber·an·cy [ prō tbərənssee ] (plural pro·tu·ber·an·cies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something that sticks out: something that sticks out from its surroundings
the small fleshy protuberance that dangles down from the soft palate

2. fact of sticking out: the fact or condition of sticking out, being swollen, or bulging

[Mid-17th century. <protuberant]
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