excrescences (Meaning)

excrescences

an abnormal outgrowth (as a wart) on the body, a projection or outgrowth especially when abnormal, a disfiguring, extraneous, or unwanted mark or part, an outgrowth or enlargement, an abnormal outgrowth, outgrowth sense 1, a natural and normal appendage or development, by-product sense 2

excrescences Sentence Examples

  1. The old oak tree had gnarled excrescences covering its trunk.
  2. The skin lesion was characterized by raised, fleshy excrescences.
  3. The tumor was a mass of irregular excrescences that invaded surrounding tissue.
  4. The coral reef teemed with colorful excrescences formed by various marine organisms.
  5. The lichen growing on the rock had numerous leafy excrescences.
  6. The medieval castle's walls were adorned with intricate excrescences depicting gargoyles and mythical creatures.
  7. The virus caused skin lesions to develop unsightly excrescences.
  8. The metal surface was pitted with small excrescences due to corrosion.
  9. The bonsai tree's trunk had unusual excrescences that gave it a distinctive character.
  10. The crystal had sharp, jagged excrescences that made it dangerous to handle.

FAQs About the word excrescences

an abnormal outgrowth (as a wart) on the body, a projection or outgrowth especially when abnormal, a disfiguring, extraneous, or unwanted mark or part, an outgr

tumors, lumps, neoplasms, carcinomas, cysts,growths, malignancies, melanomata, cancers, tubercles

enhancements, decorations,ornaments,adornments, embellishments,

The old oak tree had gnarled excrescences covering its trunk.

The skin lesion was characterized by raised, fleshy excrescences.

The tumor was a mass of irregular excrescences that invaded surrounding tissue.

The coral reef teemed with colorful excrescences formed by various marine organisms.