Excrescent

Definition of Excrescent

1. Forming an outgrowth (usually an excessive outgrowth) Adjective

Lexical Analysis for "excrescent"

excrescence
Noun
derivation
2
1. (pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body
2. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
growth
Noun
pertainym
1
1. (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

Words Rhyme with excrescent

abducent
acaulescent
accent
acquiescent
adducent
adjacent
adolescent
albescent
alcalescent
alkalescent
arborescent
ascent
autofluorescent
beneficent
bioluminescent
candescent

Etymology for excrescent

has derived form excrete
etymologically related -escent
etymologically related excrescence
etymological origin of excrēscēns [Latin]
is derived from excrescents

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