Definition

A protuberance is a body part that bulges (protrudes) outward from a surface.

For example, the ears protrude from the head.

References

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/739171/all/protuberance. Accessed December 16, 2024.