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Definition of protrusion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
appearancesomething that sticks out from a surface
- The rock had a sharp protrusion that made climbing difficult..
2.
extensionTECH. the state of being extended outwardTECH.
- The wall showed signs of protrusion.
Images of protrusion
something that sticks out from a surface
Origin of protrusion
Latin, pro (forward) + trusio (thrust)
Terms with protrusion included in their meaning
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household
protrusion used for hanging items
traction
protrusion on shoes for better grip
eye protrusion
eyes bulge or protrude
geometry
swelling or protrusion on a surface
protrusion
protrude or extend outward noticeably
protrusion
something that sticks out from a surface
geography
protrusion of administrative borders into another entity
protrusion
something that sticks out from its surroundings
medical
autoimmune disorder causing overactive thyroid and eye protrusion
medical
protrusion of tissue through the abdominal wall in the groin area
protrusion
part that sticks out from a surface
medical
abnormal protrusion of the breastbone
intestine protrusion
protrusion of intestine through abdominal wall
biology
protrusion on the side of a nematode
echinoderm anatomy
row of pores for tube feet protrusion
climbing
bulbous rock protrusion for climbing
neuroscience
small protrusion on a neuron's dendrite receiving synaptic input
congenital defect
protrusion of brain tissue through a skull fissure
medical
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
medical
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket
hyperthyroidism
protrusion of the eyeball often linked to hyperthyroidism
protrusion
capable of being protruded or opened out
craniometry
angle showing jaw protrusion and forehead recession
protrusion
noticeable bulge or swelling
Examples of protrusion in a sentence
A protrusion on the surface of the table caught her attention. The sculpture had an unusual protrusion at the top. A protrusion in the rock made climbing difficult.
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- French:saillie, proéminence, ...
- German:Vorsprung, Vorwölbung, ...
- Italian:protuberanza, protrusione, ...
- Spanish:saliente, protrusión, ...
- Portuguese:protuberância, ...
- Chinese:突起, 突出, ...
- Japanese:突起, 突出, ...
- Arabic:بُرُوز, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלִיטָה, ...
- Russian:выступ, протрузия, ...
- Ukrainian:виступ, протрузія, ...
- Hindi:उभार, उभरा हुआ भाग, ...
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