Meaning & use
Protrusion
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A part that sticks out or extends beyond the surrounding surface or outline.
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A small protrusion in the rock face made a convenient handhold.
The MRI revealed a disc protrusion pressing on his spinal nerve.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in medical contexts, such as 'disc protrusion', to describe tissue bulging beyond its normal boundary.
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