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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

excrescence

/ɛksˈkrɛs.əns/ noun · British & US
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What does excrescence mean?

noun

An abnormal growth or enlargement on a part of the body, or an unwanted or unnecessary addition to something.

Example

"The doctor removed the painful excrescence from the patient's skin."

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